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Hotspots 12 DEC 2012

More stimulus needed for first time buyers

First home owner grants are only moderately helping the housing market, according to a mortgage broker network.

Finance 11 DEC 2012

Study reveals what investors want from lenders

Investment property owners are open to competition and lending advice, but they prefer dealing with lenders directly...

Hotspots 11 DEC 2012

Further signs of recovery in Queensland

Finance commitments have risen in Queensland by 1.3 per cent over October, figures from the Australian Bureau of...

Hotspots 10 DEC 2012

Mining projects to be approved quicker

Mining projects may come to fruition quicker than ever before, indicating the importance of investors getting in early,...

Finance 10 DEC 2012

Two more rate cuts to come

Despite last week’s rate cut, more will be on the cards over the first quarter of 2013, according to a leading...

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Hotspots 07 DEC 2012

More Gov't buyer's grants to come

One property analyst expects the state governments to launch further housing stimulus packages in a bid to attract more...

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Hotspots 07 DEC 2012

Investors confident of property outlook

A recent survey has found that 68 per cent of people believe Australian property prices are either set to increase over...

Finance 07 DEC 2012

Cultivate a relationship with your lender

Investors must cultivate and maintain relationships with their lenders, according to Jeremy Cabral, publisher of...

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Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

September quarter shows increase in housing affordability

The September 2012 quarter has been the latest in five consecutive quarters to record an improvement in housing...

Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

Outer suburbs seeing greater rent hikes than CBD

The outer suburbs of Sydney are seeing a higher increase in rent than inner city suburbs, according to PRDnationwide.

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Finance 05 DEC 2012

Rate cut signals end of mining boom

The RBA’s 25 basis point cut yesterday signals an approaching end to the mining boom, according to a number of...

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Hotspots 05 DEC 2012

Gold Coast suburbs tipped for growth

A revival of property prices is expected in some areas of the Gold Coast on the back of billions of dollars of...

Finance 04 DEC 2012

RBA's rate cut an opportunity for investors

The Reserve Bank has slashed rates just in time for Christmas, spelling great opportunities for property investors.

Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Increased demand for affordable homes in Qld

Demand is rising across Queensland for affordable homes, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...

Finance 04 DEC 2012

Fixed rates climb in popularity

Fixed rates are back in vogue, with new data revealing borrowers continue to flock to this type of product.

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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Property values record growth

While seven of Australia’s capital cities recorded growth in home values over the month of November, a one per cent...

Hotspots 03 DEC 2012

Proximity to popular schools drives demand

Property demand in Sydney’s suburbs is driven by its proximity to popular schools, according to a major real estate...

Hotspots 03 DEC 2012

Ambitious plan to boost SA economy and population

The Property Council of Australia has presented the South Australian state government with a series of policies aimed...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Affordable suburbs identified for 2013 success

A number of Sydney-based suburbs have the potential for growth on the back of first time buyers pushing up demand,...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

$167 billion worth of projects in pipeline

Strength in Western Australia’s economy and property market has been largely based on the local businesses’ ability...

Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Investor numbers exploding

Property investment has become the most popular reason to purchase property in the second half of 2012, according to...

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Property hotspot remains despite decreased sales

One region in NSW is attracting an increase in interest from both investors and owner-occupiers.

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

WA's 'Super Towns' set for development

Western Australia’s nine ‘Super Towns’ are set for the next phase of development with the endorsement of their...

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Levy proposed for metropolitan property owners

A levy has been proposed for metropolitan property owners in one city by a leading urban planning advisor, who has...

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Hotspots 28 NOV 2012

New online tool to reveal top auction suburbs

Strong homebuyer demand is critical for a successful auction, according to data obtained from a new online tool that...