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Hotspots 30 JUL 2013

Little doubt market is in upswing

While this year's winter months saw a “lull”, investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next...

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Finance 29 JUL 2013

Building up, rates to come down

A gain in June building approvals is expected to be seen in data that will be released tomorrow. However, we're still...

Finance 26 JUL 2013

HIA calls for another rate cut

A further reduction in the official cash rate would have a positive effect on residential building and the wider...

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Hotspots 26 JUL 2013

Residential construction falls by 10 per cent

New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent...

Hotspots 25 JUL 2013

Demand grows for serviced apartments

Furnished and serviced apartments for short-term lease are in high demand and short supply, a report has shown.

Hotspots 25 JUL 2013

Area cemented as upcoming hotspot

An emerging hotspot has received another boost that should set it in good stead for the future, a property investment...

Finance 24 JUL 2013

Consumer sentiment stronger as housing finance increases

Gross spending on housing finance has increased by 17.1 per cent, according to the PRDnationwide Research Quarterly...

Hotspots 23 JUL 2013

ACT overtakes NT as second best economy

A surprise shuffle of the country’s best performing state and territory economies has seen the ACT leap to second...

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Hotspots 22 JUL 2013

State designates Qld suburb for growth

The Queensland state government has targeted a Sunshine Coast suburb as a priority development area (PDA), aiming to...

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Hotspots 22 JUL 2013

Gold Coast sees growth ahead

The Gold Coast market has lately seen a pick-up in homebuying activity, perhaps largely due to a $1.2 trillion...

Hotspots 19 JUL 2013

Property market on the rise

The property market is well and truly past the bottom of the cycle, with solidly growing buyer activity being seen...

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Finance 19 JUL 2013

Infrastructure underpinning buyer interest

One Sydney suburb has seen increased property interest due to significant new infrastructure projects, according to...

Hotspots 18 JUL 2013

Building activity soaring in NT

Recent figures are telling of soaring building activity in the Northern Territory, with some areas seeing record...

Hotspots 17 JUL 2013

Overlooked Sydney suburb to boom

An overlooked suburb in Sydney’s west has been tipped as one of the best hotspots in the state with reported growth...

Hotspots 16 JUL 2013

Queensland leading growth

Queensland is outperforming the rest of Australia across a range of economic indicators, according to ABS data.

Hotspots 16 JUL 2013

Outperformers identified in SA

Three Adelaide suburbs have been picked as outperformers due to their sustained performance above the curve on median...

Hotspots 15 JUL 2013

New properties back in favour

New home lending edged higher in May 2013 with investor activity also strong, according to Australian Bureau of...

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Finance 15 JUL 2013

No certainty of further rate cuts

The case for fixing your loan is becoming increasingly compelling, with figures at an attractive level and no certainty...

Hotspots 12 JUL 2013

Investors saw big returns in May

Rents increased across most states in May, which meant landlords were the clear winners according to new research.

Hotspots 12 JUL 2013

New legislation to make buying easier

Property buyers in Victoria will now have further disclosure from vendors about the property they’re looking to buy,...

Hotspots 11 JUL 2013

Government failing new buyers

The NSW government is failing to support first home buyers in purchasing a property, according to the Young Agents...

Hotspots 11 JUL 2013

Units still outperforming houses

Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison,...

Hotspots 10 JUL 2013

Falling dollar attracts overseas investors

A senior economist has warned that the falling Australian dollar will hurt local businesses, but may entice foreign...

Hotspots 09 JUL 2013

Consumer sentiment bleak

The pessimistic outlook of many Australians on the economy is affecting financial decisions, a survey by CUA has...

Finance 08 JUL 2013

Clearance rates spark seller's market

With auction clearance rates around the country rising, it’s quickly becoming a seller’s market according to the...