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Hotspots 08 OCT 2014

Most profitable resale locations revealed

The regions across the country where vendors are most likely to receive a profit for their property have been uncovered...

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Finance 07 OCT 2014

RBA Cash Rate Announcement - October 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

Finance 07 OCT 2014

Rate hikes loom ahead

A panel of financial experts has warned rates are likely to rise for the next three years, putting upwards pressure on...

hobart property

Tax & Legal 07 OCT 2014

Tougher laws for Tas rentals

A barrage of new tenancy laws have come into effect in Tasmania, creating a greater obligation on landlords to maintain...

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2014

Listings take a dive

The number of listings hit an unusual low in September, suggesting buyers are snapping up available properties.

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2014

Rising stock levels may curb price growth

A surge in dwelling approvals may begin to temper price growth, a construction industry association has claimed.

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Hotspots 02 OCT 2014

Inner city resales leaping ahead

Brisbane’s inner-ring apartment market is accelerating as these areas become more popular with buyers, according to...

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Hotspots 02 OCT 2014

Growth flattens out in September

The acceleration in dwelling values slowed in September, signalling the heat may be coming out of the housing market,...

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Hotspots 01 OCT 2014

Perth suffers seasonal slowdown

The Perth median house price lifted in September but sales slipped as sporting and cultural events monopolised buyers'...

innerwest

Hotspots 01 OCT 2014

Outstanding growth in Sydney's south

One suburb in Sydney has recorded above-average growth on the back of infrastructure spending and population growth.

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Finance 30 SEP 2014

Auction buyers risk loan shortfall

As market conditions heat up in capital cities, investors have been warned to avoid overpaying at auction or face a...

darwin

Hotspots 30 SEP 2014

New Darwin suburb continues expansion

Further land releases have been planned for the Zuccoli subdivision as the territory government pushes to improve...

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Hotspots 29 SEP 2014

High-end regional areas highlighted

The most expensive regional areas in Victoria are within driving distance of the city and have something special to...

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Hotspots 29 SEP 2014

Gold Coast riding wave of growth

Residential construction is surging on the Gold Coast, driven by high levels of infrastructure development, according...

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Hotspots 26 SEP 2014

'Million-dollar median' creeping up

New research has reminded Aussies to play it safe with property purchases and borrowing in the near future, following a...

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Hotspots 26 SEP 2014

'The Block' blamed for boosting buyers

High ratings for TV reality series The Block could be proof the Aussie housing market is heading into a danger zone, a...

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Finance 25 SEP 2014

Investor activity a risk to economy: RBA

In its biannual Financial Stability Review released yesterday, the RBA expressed concern over rapidly growing investor...

ecohomes

Hotspots 25 SEP 2014

Green homes rake in profits

In the Melbourne market, environmentally-friendly features can boost a property’s sales price by an average of 30 per...

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Hotspots 24 SEP 2014

Smart Property Investment relaunches website

In an exciting development, Smart Property Investment has relaunched its website to ensure it better caters to...

south austalia

Hotspots 24 SEP 2014

Deep discounts in SA town

One small regional centre in South Australia has three of the state’s most dramatically discounted properties.

buying

Hotspots 24 SEP 2014

Buyers warned against spruiker danger

As the “spring selling season” gets under way, investors have been warned to do their due diligence and avoid dodgy...

coins

Hotspots 23 SEP 2014

Negative gearing keeps housing affordable: HIA

Restricting access to negative gearing write-offs would negatively impact on housing affordability for both renters...

backyard investment

Hotspots 23 SEP 2014

Suburb named as development hub

One Perth suburb has been ranked as the most popular for development activity, though prices have fluctuated over the...

property insurance

Hotspots 22 SEP 2014

Investors run risk of ‘sub-standard insurance’

Landlords who choose insurance for their investment property on price alone risk making a costly mistake, according to...

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Hotspots 22 SEP 2014

Fast-movers highlighted

Properties in Melbourne’s outer suburbs recorded the shortest time frame between being listed on the market and being...