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Hotspots 28 JAN 2014

Highest buyer demand locations revealed

The country’s most in-demand suburbs have been uncovered, with one state accounting for five of the top 10.

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Hotspots 24 JAN 2014

Charterhill group of companies in trouble

Several related entities of a property and SMSF accountancy firm have gone into various stages of collapse, including...

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Tax & Legal 24 JAN 2014

Negative gearing could help FHBs

First home buyers could take advantage of negative gearing to gain a foothold in the property market, a leading...

Hotspots 24 JAN 2014

Investors told to 'keep an eye' on Melbourne

Experts are optimistic about the performance of Melbourne’s property market in 2014, but things may get worse before...

Finance 23 JAN 2014

Cash rate should remain steady until late 2014: AMP

Higher than expected inflation and a fall in the Australian dollar in 2013 has substantially reduced the possibility of...

Hotspots 23 JAN 2014

Price growth to slow

The rapid rise in Australian house prices is likely to slow in 2014, a major international ratings company has...

Hotspots 22 JAN 2014

No shortage of land in Victoria's future

Victoria has “more than enough” land to cater for future population and employment growth, a new government report...

Hotspots 22 JAN 2014

Brisbane inner-city suburbs primed for growth

With Brisbane’s residential property market set to heat up this year, a property research analyst has highlighted the...

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Hotspots 21 JAN 2014

Capital growth 'not a given': expert

As the baby boomer generation retires, investors should not assume their properties will continue growing in value,...

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Hotspots 21 JAN 2014

Developer activity threatens growth

Increased development activity in regional towns could signal weaker growth in those markets, a leading property expert...

Finance 20 JAN 2014

Housing finance lifts TAS economy: CommSec

Tasmania has the country’s worst ranked economy, but key housing indicators suggest the state may pick up in coming...

Hotspots 20 JAN 2014

New property expert database unveiled

A new website will help investors connect with property and finance professionals in their local area.

Hotspots 17 JAN 2014

Purchasing costs sky-high

Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison...

Hotspots 17 JAN 2014

Property industry confidence soars

Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment...

Hotspots 16 JAN 2014

Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity

Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a...

Hotspots 16 JAN 2014

Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors

Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental...

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Hotspots 15 JAN 2014

New development for Darwin's suburbs

A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory...

Hotspots 15 JAN 2014

US property market rebounds

Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly...

Hotspots 14 JAN 2014

Investor activity continues 2-year climb

Investor borrowing has increased steadily over the last two years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of...

Hotspots 13 JAN 2014

Council plan boosts Holroyd prices

A new strategic plan from the Holroyd City Council has seen a rise in local house prices, according to the mayor.

Hotspots 13 JAN 2014

Brisbane to overtake Sydney and Melbourne

Tight supply and high demand are expected to push Brisbane’s property market ahead of Sydney and Melbourne’s...

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Hotspots 10 JAN 2014

Gold Coast quarry unlikely to disrupt property market

A new Gold Coast quarry is unlikely to have a significant impact on the local property market outside of properties in...

Hotspots 10 JAN 2014

New suburb reports for investors

A real estate technology provider has released new suburb reports to give Australian property investors detailed suburb...

Finance 09 JAN 2014

Investors cautioned about LMI misconceptions

Investors need to be aware that lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) offers them no protection if they default on the...

Hotspots 09 JAN 2014

Home building surges ahead

New home building is on the rise in Australia, according to the latest Australian Performance of Construction Index...