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Hotspots 26 APR 2013

Brisbane to be the next investor hotspot

Brisbane will be the next investment hotspot despite currently flying under the radar, according to a property industry...

Hotspots 26 APR 2013

Rail to lift land value

A proposed light rail link from Hobart’s northern suburbs to the CBD could increase land values by up to 14 per cent,...

Tax & Legal 25 APR 2013

US property tax changes to tempt AU super funds

Australian investors wanting exposure to US property would benefit from the potential scrapping of the US Foreign...

Hotspots 25 APR 2013

Spring is no longer season to sell

If your property is underperforming, it’s not worth holding on until the traditional spring ‘selling’ season,...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Suburbs tipped to double in value

Property values in more than 250 suburbs across the country are tipped to double over the next decade, according to...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Prices to jump in cheap Sydney suburbs

Despite a slide in yields, there’s still growth to be had for discerning investors in some of Sydney’s more...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Best property market performance since 2010

Despite reports of a potential slowdown in property price growth over the coming year, signs are promising that it...

Hotspots 23 APR 2013

Middle suburbs outperforming inner city in SA

Middle and outer suburbs are outperforming inner-city suburbs in Adelaide, data from the Real Estate Institute of South...

Hotspots 23 APR 2013

Demand for houses set to jump

The trend towards apartment living could slow in the next decade as young adults are expected to upsize, pushing up the...

Hotspots 22 APR 2013

Majority of investors would consider NRAS

A majority of investors would purchase a property under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), a recent poll...

Hotspots 22 APR 2013

Property industry under ASIC scrutiny

Property investment within SMSF is under scrutiny in an investigation welcomed by numerous property industry...

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Hotspots 19 APR 2013

Ground-breaking changes for NSW

New South Wales is set for economic growth under the biggest overhaul of the state’s planning system in over 30...

Hotspots 19 APR 2013

Byron Bay records highest price of coastal towns

Byron Bay has recorded the highest median house price among 17 Australian coastal towns over the second half of 2012,...

Finance 18 APR 2013

Housing finance results show positivity

Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell is “quietly confident” of good results for housing finance in March, following...

Hotspots 18 APR 2013

Growth unlikely to continue in 2013

The 2.8 per cent growth recorded over the first quarter of 2013 is unlikely to be maintained throughout the year,...

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Hotspots 17 APR 2013

Luxury Gold Coast opportunities could run out

The opportunity to buy premium apartments on the Gold Coast could completely run dry within two years, Colliers...

Hotspots 17 APR 2013

Caution urged over Melbourne's Docklands

Investors should remain cautious despite recent improvements in Docklands' property market, warns SQM Research’s...

Hotspots 16 APR 2013

Improvement in Victorian market

The Victorian residential market has continued to record moderate improvements as it recovers ground lost over the past...

Hotspots 16 APR 2013

Sunshine Coast on fast track to growth

Tens of millions of dollars in developments could be on the fast track to completion, thanks to a new initiative to...

Hotspots 15 APR 2013

Change ahead for western Sydney suburb

Housing demand in the Glenmore Park Local Government Authority (LGA) is set to alter following a change in...

Hotspots 15 APR 2013

Rising house price expectations heating up

Most Australians expect house prices to be higher in a year’s time - the most bullish outlook since mid-2010, a...

Hotspots 12 APR 2013

Perth tipped for fastest growth

Perth leapfrogged Gladstone as the most popular city for capital growth over the coming 12 months, as nominated by...

Finance 12 APR 2013

Queensland sees highest increase in fixed rate loans

Fixed rate home loans are becoming increasingly popular nationwide, with Queensland seeing the highest amount of...

Hotspots 11 APR 2013

Townsville to receive boost to housing and land

Construction has begun on a new residential project in Townsville, which will deliver much needed housing and...

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Hotspots 11 APR 2013

Double check your SMSF advice

While the number of those looking to invest in property through their SMSF is growing, it has recently come to light...