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Hotspots 10 APR 2013

Darwin set for further growth

Strong yields and housing demand are currently underpinning a market set for further growth, according to Empower...

Hotspots 10 APR 2013

Pent-up demand for lower end of Perth's market

Perth's housing market has experienced a pent-up demand in the lower end of the market, which has created pressure on...

Hotspots 09 APR 2013

2013 off to a strong start, APM says

The 2013 property market has kicked off with increased buyer activity and seller confidence, according to the most...

Hotspots 09 APR 2013

Clicking into SA’s growth picture

Investors are now able to access a graphic overview of major projects underway across Adelaide, thanks to a new public...

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Hotspots 08 APR 2013

Canberra to undergo transformation

Two major projects announced by the ACT government could potentially transform the city centre and drive future...

Hotspots 08 APR 2013

Dwelling approvals increase over February

Dwelling approvals are showing a confused story across the board, despite an increase in February, according to latest...

Hotspots 05 APR 2013

Surge of Chinese investors to push growth

The upward trend of Chinese investors snapping up Australian real estate is expected to drive property prices upward.

Hotspots 05 APR 2013

Interest in Perth granny flats emerges

Investors are waiting on the sidelines for further information about the changes to Granny Flat legislation in Western...

Hotspots 04 APR 2013

Bernard Salt to presesent Townsville's growth outlook

With Townsville’s city centre population set to more than double over the next two decades, leading demographer...

Hotspots 04 APR 2013

Foreign investment increasing in Queensland

Foreign investment in the Queensland residential property market has increased for the first time in four years,...

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Hotspots 03 APR 2013

Major housing boost for Darwin

Darwin is expecting to receive a significant housing boost after several sites have been identified for the roll-out of...

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Finance 03 APR 2013

Rates have hit the bottom

Since the Reserve Bank left the rates on hold yesterday at three per cent, experts have started to suggest that the...

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Finance 02 APR 2013

Rates on hold for April

In an announcement today, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

Hotspots 02 APR 2013

SA suburbs dominate top sellers’ market

South Australian suburbs have emerged as the nation’s top sellers’ markets, according to recent data released by...

Hotspots 02 APR 2013

Hotspot sees 9 per cent activity growth

An area in Victoria hotspotted in Smart Property Investment's Fast 50 report has seen a nine per cent increase in...

Hotspots 29 MAR 2013

Post-Easter RBA decision may disappoint

Investors hoping for a post-Easter interest rate drop may be sorely disappointed, according to an economist.

Hotspots 28 MAR 2013

Homebuyer confidence falling

Homebuyer sentiment has decreased by 5.1 per cent since September 2012, according to the latest Genworth Homebuyer...

Hotspots 28 MAR 2013

NSW precinct to receive boost in homes and jobs

Newcastle is poised to undergo significant transformations aimed to drive economic activity and urban renewal in the...

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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Property investment to surge in 2013

This year has been hailed 'the year of the property investor' by one industry group, pointing to low interest rates and...

Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Sydney’s north west identified as a growth hub

Hubs in Sydney’s north west have been tipped for significant growth on the back of an office development boom by a...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

Housing affordability rises for eighth consecutive quarter

A recent surge in housing affordability is driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments,...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

Further changes identified for Western Sydney

Western Sydney is currently an investor favourite, with strong rental yields and expectations of future growth, however...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

SMSFs drive NRAS boom

The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has seen increased interest among buyers, however the largest pick up...

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Hotspots 25 MAR 2013

Change ahead for NSW suburbs

The NSW government is looking to transform a large amount of land in eight different areas, with the first recently...

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Hotspots 25 MAR 2013

Construction boom to transform Adelaide

The city of Adelaide is undergoing a significant facelift with construction volumes at an all-time high and major...