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Hotspots 23 AUG 2013

New hotspotting software

New software that is able to map investment return down to a specific house level has emerged on the market. However,...

Hotspots 23 AUG 2013

Insurance issues wrecking north Qld market

Difficulties with insurance have caused the north Queensland apartment market to suffer to the point of being the worst...

Hotspots 22 AUG 2013

Houses more popular with new investors

Small houses are more popular with first-time investors than apartments, according to the Mortgage Choice 2013 First...

Hotspots 22 AUG 2013

Resource area tipped for longevity

While investing in mining towns is often considered risky, a recent study shows one resource-driven region has more...

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Hotspots 21 AUG 2013

Gold Coast benefits from mining boom

The Gold Coast is the latest city to have seen the benefits of the mining boom, according to a new study.

Hotspots 21 AUG 2013

Mining cuts may affect Mackay market

Investors with properties in Mackay, or considering purchasing in the area, need to be diligent in the face of mining...

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.