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Hotspots 05 MAR 2012

Melbourne enjoys strong auction result

Melbourne enjoyed a strong auction clearance rate on the weekend, surpassing Sydney's result.

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2012

Investor enquiry picks up in Gold Coast

, according to McGrath chief executive John McGrath. In his Autumn 2012 Market Review, Mr McGrath said buyer activity...

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Finance 05 MAR 2012

Investors not showing interest in fixed rate loans

Investors are not necessarily returning to fixed rate loans, despite uncertainty about rates, according to new loan...

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Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

Darwin population to grow by 50 pc

Investors in Darwin will see a soaring property market off the back of future resources projects, developments and...

Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

First time buyers are returning: AFG

Proving the residential property market is far from flat, AFG has recorded its highest February sales on record,...

Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

Building approvals stay largely flat

Building approvals barely rose in January 2012, adding further weight to the need for another rate cut.

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Finance 02 MAR 2012

Out of cycle movements to drive rate cut

The majors’ decision to lift rates independently of the Reserve Bank could encourage the Board to cut the official...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

World first data tool for investors

Investors will benefit from a world first daily measurement of Australian property values, released today by...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

WA will remain a top investment area

Western Australia is one of the top mining investment areas in the world with no signs of backing down, according to a...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Rental growth ahead for Brisbane

Brisbane will see the rental market tighten with yields expect to increase, according to a new report from a leading...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

New developments under threat

Investors may be passed on costs from developers if the NSW Government doesn’t step up to the plate, according to...

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Finance 29 FEB 2012

Investors must look beyond rates

Investors should be looking beyond the interest rate and putting loan features, fees and their financial objectives...

Hotspots 29 FEB 2012

Foreign investors seek local land

PRDnationwide has recommended increased transparency of foreign land investment in Australia, following the release...

Hotspots 29 FEB 2012

Melbourne tops auction results

Melbourne continues to lead the other major cities with strong auction results this weekend.

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Finance 28 FEB 2012

Strong clearance rate posted in South East Qld

Interest rate movements haven’t deterred buyers in South East Queensland, with an independent auctioneering company...

Hotspots 28 FEB 2012

Cashed up expats invest back into Australian property market

Almost half of Australian expatriates are using their high disposable income to purchase property at home, a HSBC...

Hotspots 28 FEB 2012

ACT investors benefit from crime maps

. The tool, made public yesterday, will provide valuable and accurate information about criminal activity in...

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Finance 28 FEB 2012

Out of cycle rate hike to hurt investors

Australia’s major banks are putting profits before people, Debt Rescue operations manager Rachael Witton has...

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

ANZ best for investors

Investors looking for a lender should consider ANZ, winner of the 2012 Australian Lending Award’s ‘Investor Lender...

Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

Property prices to flatline in 2012

A new report by BIS Shrapnel and QBE LMI has ruled out any substantial falls in Australian residential prices.

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

Brisbane investors stay local

Brisbane-based property investors believe they have a good thing up north, spending their money on local stock, new...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Regional airport areas at risk, SA

The future of regional areas with airports is up in the air, claims a new report.

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Experts tip units to outstrip houses for capital growth

Units have seen a spike in first time buyer demand that may see units outperform houses in capital growth, according...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Investors should be confident in property market: RBA

Australia is not at risk of falling victim to a US style recession, the Reserve Bank of Australia's Luci Ellis has...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Resource region to benefit from further growth with affordable housing, WA

Action will be taken to provide housing to key workers in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to ensure growth will...