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Hotspots • 20 JAN 2014

New property expert database unveiled

A new website will help investors connect with property and finance professionals in their local area.

Hotspots • 17 JAN 2014

Purchasing costs sky-high

Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison website has found.

Hotspots • 17 JAN 2014

Property industry confidence soars

Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment survey has reported.

Hotspots • 16 JAN 2014

Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity

Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a backyard, according to new research.

Hotspots • 16 JAN 2014

Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors

Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental markets across the country rebalance.

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Hotspots • 15 JAN 2014

New development for Darwin's suburbs

A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory government announced this week.

Hotspots • 15 JAN 2014

US property market rebounds

Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities in these markets,...

Hotspots • 14 JAN 2014

Investor activity continues 2-year climb

Investor borrowing has increased steadily over the last two years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Hotspots • 13 JAN 2014

Council plan boosts Holroyd prices

A new strategic plan from the Holroyd City Council has seen a rise in local house prices, according to the mayor.

Hotspots • 13 JAN 2014

Brisbane to overtake Sydney and Melbourne

Tight supply and high demand are expected to push Brisbane’s property market ahead of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets over the next year, according to a major real...