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Hotspots 04 OCT 2013

Melbourne, Sydney growth to be short-lived

Current value growth in Sydney and Melbourne is unlikely to continue for much longer, according to a leading research...

Hotspots 03 OCT 2013

Mixed results for regional investors

Country areas in New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory experienced strong capital growth in...

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2013

Property bubble is 'bulldust': economist

A leading economist has dismissed the possibility that Australia is heading towards a housing ‘bubble’.

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Finance 02 OCT 2013

Homebuyers cautioned about fixed loans

The latest housing finance figures show a surge in the number of Australians taking out fixed loans, prompting one...

Hotspots 02 OCT 2013

Home values reach record high

Combined capital city home values have risen by 1.6 per cent over the past month, moving 0.7 per cent higher than the...

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Finance 01 OCT 2013

RBA Rate Announcement - October 2013

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

Hotspots 01 OCT 2013

Queensland auction clearance rate plummets

Auction clearance rates have fallen sharply in south east Queensland, dropping by around 30 per cent since early...

Hotspots 01 OCT 2013

Sydney suburb attracting high demand

A western Sydney suburb is seeing high demand and low vacancy, with the median price of units increasing by 3.7 per...

Hotspots 30 SEP 2013

AFL grand final fails to subdue buyers

The AFL grand final over the weekend did not deter buyers in Melbourne, despite a significantly lower number of...

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Finance 30 SEP 2013

Rates to remain unchanged: HSBC

The Reserve Bank (RBA) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s board meeting as concerns about...

Hotspots 27 SEP 2013

Rents in Dubbo, NSW soar

The regional New South Wales town of Dubbo has recorded substantial growth in both price and activity over the past...

Hotspots 26 SEP 2013

Suncorp to recommence insurance in Roma

Suncorp will recommence writing home and contents insurance policies in Roma after a 16 month embargo.

Finance 26 SEP 2013

Investors warned to look beyond rates

While low interest rates may be tempting, property investors must consider their long-term financial future, Consumer...

Hotspots 25 SEP 2013

Cairns market awaits tourism development

The Aquis, a tourism based development just north of Cairns, has caused a stir in the local property market – despite...

Hotspots 25 SEP 2013

Lending trends at odds with ‘property bubble’ talk

Speculation about a housing ‘bubble’ in Australia doesn’t align with overall consumer demand for housing finance,...

Finance 25 SEP 2013

Rates will continue to fall: Residex

Australia will see further interest rate reductions, according to Residex.

Hotspots 24 SEP 2013

Canberra market set to decline

All capital cities are now effectively reporting price gains except for Canberra, with this trend set to continue into...

Hotspots 24 SEP 2013

High demand for low prices in Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour is seeing a rise in demand for low priced stock, according to PRDnationwide research.

Hotspots 23 SEP 2013

Cash-flow positive properties on the rise

Low interest rates and reduced first home buyer activity have made it easier for investors to find cash flow positive...

Hotspots 23 SEP 2013

Concord values to increase by 10-15pc: Agent

Real estate values in Sydney's Concord will jump by 10 to 15 per cent following the announcement of the WestConnex...

Hotspots 18 SEP 2013

Top metro market revealed

Property expert Sam Saggers shared which metropolitan market he believes offers the best prospects for investors.

Hotspots 18 SEP 2013

Sydney housing to boom in 2014

Australia’s housing market recovery is set to accelerate next year, with Sydney to experience significant price rises...

Hotspots 17 SEP 2013

Investors warned not to overpay as market heats up

Investors have been cautioned not to fall victim to ‘overheated’ property prices as confidence returns to the...

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Hotspots 17 SEP 2013

Higher rental yields to attract more investors

Investors are set to drive growth in the residential property market, according to brokers.

Hotspots 16 SEP 2013

Infrastructure to strengthen thriving market

The Australian property market is experiencing its best September in years, Raine & Horne has reported.