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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2014

Sydney property inspections heating up

Potential buyers are flocking to ‘open for inspections’ in Sydney, with one buyer’s agency noting that even less desirable properties are selling fast.

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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2014

Price growth hits four-year record

For the first time in four years, every capital city saw an increase in median price over 2013, according to property information company Australian Property Monitors...

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Hotspots • 30 JAN 2014

Mixed outlook for Brisbane apartment market

Off-the-plan apartments in inner Brisbane are expected to take off this year but oversupply pressures could weaken the market later in the decade, according to a new...

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Hotspots • 30 JAN 2014

Affordability pressures to increase demand for units

The growing price gap between houses and units may push more buyers to opt for units, a senior RP Data analyst has said.

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Hotspots • 29 JAN 2014

Market to pick up in Feb: RE/MAX

Property market activity is likely to rebound in February, with RE/MAX predicting buyer demand will surge.

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Hotspots • 28 JAN 2014

Ipswich investors taking advantage of granny flats

Granny flats are becoming an increasingly popular option for investors in Ipswich since the local council relaxed its planning laws.

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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 at least two receiverships and a liquidation.

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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 economist has said.

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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 they get better.

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