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Hotspots 20 AUG 2013

Still a way to go until the 'boom'

While the current record low interest rates have some discussing the potential for a return to a strong capital growth...

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Hotspots 20 AUG 2013

Competition in Sydney's west heats up

An investment opportunity in Sydney’s west had buyer’s agents camping out overnight to obtain blocks of land for...

Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

New transport hub for growth region

The state government has completed a multi-million dollar transport hub to cater to the fast-growing region south of...

Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

Potential 10pc growth ahead

Despite claiming property remains overvalued, a head economist has explained that house prices are still on the rise,...

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Hotspots 16 AUG 2013

Five Darwin growth suburbs identified

Darwin is on track to becoming a real contender for the nation’s hottest market, with RP Data statistics showing...

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Tax & Legal 16 AUG 2013

Have your say on property law changes

Property laws around purchasing and regulation are undergoing an overhaul in Queensland, according to attorney general...

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Hotspots 15 AUG 2013

Apartment supply low on Gold Coast

Supply of apartments on the Gold Coast has reached its lowest level in a decade, research from Colliers International...

Hotspots 15 AUG 2013

Location still toughest part of investing

While having enough money set aside as a deposit is one of the greatest challenges for investors, research has revealed...

Hotspots 14 AUG 2013

Broome market stalling as investors show caution

Broome will need to see continued investment in mining and tourism to reignite demand for housing and vacant land,...

Hotspots 14 AUG 2013

Capital growth prospects in regional towns

Investors looking for growth should consider regional property assets, according to Raine&Horne.

Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

Hotspots identified for NSW

Ten areas are ripe for growth in New South Wales, including the area of Albury-Wodonga, according to a new report.

Hotspots 12 AUG 2013

$220m project set for Brisbane

A new residential tower is set to be constructed in Brisbane’s CBD, launching in early 2014.

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Finance 12 AUG 2013

Clearance rates still tracking upwards

Residential auction clearance rates have continued to track upwards on the back of the Reserve Bank’s (RBA’s) rate...

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Hotspots 09 AUG 2013

Feedback sought on rezoning plans

The NSW government is seeking feedback on plans to rezone land in south west Sydney.

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Finance 09 AUG 2013

100pc loans to return

The days of 100 per cent loans may soon make a dramatic reappearance, one brokerage director has claimed.

Hotspots 08 AUG 2013

Property market on the up

Housing confidence and finance commitments are growing steadily in the Northern Territory, with the government recently...

Hotspots 07 AUG 2013

Orange market to see an upturn

While there has been some weaker news coming out of regional New South Wales’ Orange, one property researcher...

Hotspots 07 AUG 2013

Investors may be slugged with fees

Investors with units need to prepare now for potential extra costs that could see some complexes being hit with tens of...

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Finance 06 AUG 2013

RBA moves on rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made a historic announcement at their monthly board meeting today.

Hotspots 06 AUG 2013

Development spending increases in Yatala area

Development spending has risen in the Yatala area by 16 per cent in the past year, according to the latest research...

Hotspots 05 AUG 2013

Strong auction results to continue

Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according...

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Finance 05 AUG 2013

Vacancy rates tighten in Qld

Supply of rental properties in Queensland is not meeting a growing demand, according to the latest Real Estate...

Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

Consumer sentiment at record high

Homeowner sentiment is at its highest level since records began in 2007, according to research by Genworth.

Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

Election to slow down property market

Since the 70s, almost two thirds of elections have stalled the property market, but experts are divided over the...

Hotspots 01 AUG 2013

Sydney home approvals highest in a decade

Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at the highest levels in nearly 10 years, according to housing figures in...