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canberra

Hotspots 17 SEP 2014

Two in five homes sold above asking price

A new report shows almost half of all homes sold in Australian capital cities over the past year were purchased above...

perthtop performer

Hotspots 16 SEP 2014

Perth's top performer in the spotlight

Despite sluggish conditions in the Perth market, one suburb has seen a surge in buyer interest.

qld cbd

Hotspots 15 SEP 2014

Sunny outlook for QLD market

Queensland is tipped as the next state to ride a wave of growth as interstate buyers increasingly look north, according...

melbs

Hotspots 15 SEP 2014

Development boom in Melbourne's west

Tens of thousands new residents will move to Melbourne’s north west with the launch of a residential housing estate...

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Hotspots 12 SEP 2014

New survey to uncover inner workings of property market

Property investors are being encouraged to participate in a nationwide sentiment survey to help reveal the key trends...

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Hotspots 12 SEP 2014

Sales turnover soars to new heights

House and unit sales are at their highest levels in four years, but RP Data predicts these volumes may begin to taper...

investor

Hotspots 11 SEP 2014

Investors cautioned about rent guarantees

When a developer offers buyers guaranteed rental income, it may indicate that the local market is weak, a buyer’s...

houses

Hotspots 11 SEP 2014

Rental markets weaken in majority of capitals

According to a newly released report, all capital cities recorded slowing rental conditions over the June quarter...

investmentvilla

Hotspots 11 SEP 2014

Increased transparency for off-the-plan purchases

New laws in Queensland will give buyers of uncompleted properties greater access to information and more freedom to...

business

Hotspots 10 SEP 2014

Surge in investors choosing to build

The recent housing recovery has lead to rapid increase in the number of investors opting to construct their own...

sydney prices

Hotspots 09 SEP 2014

Prices hit all-time high in four major capitals

During the current boom, property values surpassed their previous peaks in four of the major capital cities.

top suburbs

Hotspots 09 SEP 2014

Top suburbs to buy in for 2015

A leading real estate expert has identified his top picks for suburbs to buy into over the coming 12 months.

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Hotspots 05 SEP 2014

Bayside construction takes off

Building activity is heating up in Brisbane’s Bayside as the housing recovery gets into full swing.

apartment blue sky

Hotspots 05 SEP 2014

Houses trump shares as investment

A report by a leading property analyst has shown that houses generally perform better than shares as long-term...

investments coins

Hotspots 05 SEP 2014

New survey to uncover inner workings of property market

Property investors are being encouraged to participate in a nationwide sentiment survey to help reveal the key trends...

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Hotspots 04 SEP 2014

RBA warns investors against ‘risk-taking’

The Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has warned that risky behaviour in the housing market could leave...

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Hotspots 04 SEP 2014

Boom to fade in coming year

After a record-breaking performance over the last 12 months, Sydney price growth is set to ease over the next financial...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2014

Melbourne’s western suburbs most affordable

Houses in Melbourne can still be purchased for less than $220,000 in the city’s west, according to new figures from...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2014

Brisbane’s safest investment suburbs revealed

A new report has identified three Brisbane suburbs offering steady, long-term investment gains.

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Finance 02 SEP 2014

RBA makes cash rate announcement - September 2014

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

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Hotspots 02 SEP 2014

Unit markets more vulnerable to downturns

Apartments may be more exposed to rapid and unexpected crashes than other property types, an investment advisory...

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Hotspots 02 SEP 2014

Credit scores made available online

For the first time in Australia, investors have been provided with free access to their credit score via a new online...

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Hotspots 01 SEP 2014

Syd, Melb leave other capitals behind

The Sydney and Melbourne markets have dramatically outperformed all other capitals over the most recent growth cycle,...

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Hotspots 01 SEP 2014

Perth sales slump, rents stabilise

The Perth sales market has hit a slow patch but its ailing rental sector has begun to even out.

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Hotspots 29 AUG 2014

New Melbourne suburb currently under construction

Work is set to begin on a new development in Melbourne’s south west which will add thousands of properties to...