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Hotspots 04 NOV 2013

Sydney auctions sizzle while Melbourne chills

Sydney’s auction boom continued this weekend with another strong clearance rate recorded for the city.

Hotspots 04 NOV 2013

Perth sales weaken

Sales turnover has dropped in Perth and the median house price declined, new data from the Real Estate Institute of...

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Finance 01 NOV 2013

REINSW calls for stamp duty cuts

The REINSW has urged the New South Wales government to cut stamp duty rates in the wake of a budget surplus announced...

Hotspots 01 NOV 2013

Capital city prices remain below market peak

Most capital city home values remain below previous market highs when adjusted for inflation, according to new research...

Hotspots 31 OCT 2013

New home sales at 2-year high

New home sales surged to a 24-month high in September, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Hotspots 30 OCT 2013

PIPA intensifies fight against property spruikers

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has continued its push for a more professional property...

Hotspots 30 OCT 2013

DIY investors 'disadvantaged'

Novice property investors should always seek advice to avoid making disastrous financial decisions, industry leaders...

Hotspots 29 OCT 2013

WA scheme boosts home ownership

The Western Australian housing affordability scheme has helped more than 1,000 families, singles and seniors buy their...

Hotspots 29 OCT 2013

Credit score change to impact investors

Late payment of bills may impact on investors’ loan applications under new credit rules being introduced next year, a...

Hotspots 28 OCT 2013

Top investment opportunities revealed

A new study was uncovered the best buy-to-let opportuntiies in the country, identifying suburbs and streets with...

Hotspots 28 OCT 2013

Brisbane clearance rate jumps 20pc

Auction clearance rates in Brisbane rose dramatically at the weekend, while Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne put in good...

Finance 28 OCT 2013

Investors urged to rethink rates

With rate hikes on the horizon, investors should reconsider their current loan facilities, a mortgage adviser company...

Hotspots 25 OCT 2013

Housing market sentiment drops

Confidence in the Australian housing market has dropped, according to the latest RP Data research.

Hotspots 25 OCT 2013

Sydney, Melbourne outperform other capitals

Sydney and Melbourne have come out on top as the best performing capitals during the September quarter, according to a...

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Finance 24 OCT 2013

Rates to hold steady: economist

A surge in inflation in the September quarter has further reduced the chance of another interest rate cut, according to...

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Tax & Legal 24 OCT 2013

Tax policies give investors 'unfair' advantage

Property investors are being handed $7 billion a year by government policies favouring owners, according to a new...

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Hotspots 23 OCT 2013

SMSFs and NRAS: A dangerous combination?

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to investors about advertisements that...

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Tax & Legal 23 OCT 2013

Illegal property tax advice rampant: study

One in three firms providing property investors with depreciation reports may be breaking the law, according to a new...

Hotspots 23 OCT 2013

Properties discounted by up to 52pc

Queensland dominates the list of the most discounted properties nationwide, taking out six of the top 10 spots,...

Hotspots 23 OCT 2013

Land release sells out in south west Sydney

Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA's) last release of the Heartwood residential development in south west Sydney sold...

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Finance 22 OCT 2013

Homebuyers warned again about fixed loans

The latest housing finance figures show a further surge in the number of fixed loans in New South Wales, prompting a...

Hotspots 22 OCT 2013

Confidence boost for market

Confidence in the property industry has sky-rocketed in the wake of the federal election, a new survey has shown.

Hotspots 21 OCT 2013

Regional NSW prices to grow by up to 15pc

Robust price growth in Sydney is starting to impact regional real estate markets, according to Raine&Horne.

Hotspots 21 OCT 2013

Tide turning for top-end market

New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting.

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Finance 21 OCT 2013

Home finance commitments on the rise

Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new...