Posted September 17, 2009 09:03:00 Map: North Hobart 7000

　　A national property survey has declared North Hobart as Tasmania's 'hot spot' for affordable living. The St George Bank has identified 24 locations around Australia as offering the best value and best prospects for home buyers and investors. The median house price has been put at $335,000. St George Bank Chief Economist Besa Deda says prices have remained fairly steady in recent times, adding to the suburb's affordability. "Over the past twelve months to June, North Hobart has experienced growth of three per cent which is a little under the national average growth rate," he said. Tags: economic-trends, tas, north-hobart-7000 Search for news

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