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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2019

Lessons from my biggest property investment mistake

You can’t turn a corner on social media without coming across a “success story”. Everyone is happy to lay bare their wins – particularly those looking to grow an...

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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2019

South-east the exception to housing affordability bump

Housing in most areas across Australia has become more affordable relative to income over the past 10 years, with the exception of Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.

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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2019

Melbourne land sales jump 48%

Melbourne’s land market has become a hot commodity, with sales jumping 48 per cent in the last quarter, according to new research.

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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2019

Why decreasing rent could be a good strategy

As counterintuitive as it sounds, decreasing rent could turn out to be a beneficial move for rental property investors. Find out how this strategy would work best in the...

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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2019

Tim Lawless talks 10-year housing trends

CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless has offered his insight into housing affordability over the past 10 years, giving investors an idea about what areas are providing...

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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2019

Investment tip: Building a property development team

Success in property development, as in all wealth-creation strategies, requires passion and dedication, thorough research, and the help of reliable property...

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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2019

Real estate’s most useless statistic

One of the most useless statistics in real estate for those looking to jump on the property ladder for the first time is the median house price, an expert has flagged.

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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2019

Property investment 101: Loan options for first home buyers

Having a well-structured mortgage loan that suits the investor’s specific needs, capabilities, limitations and long-term goals is among the most important drivers of...

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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2019

Property investment 101: Common types of investors and properties

Before diving into your first property purchase, get to know the basics of property investment, starting with the most common types of investors and the most common type...

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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2019

Melbourne and Sydney poised to lead price growth

New research has suggested that Sydney and Melbourne will return to double-digit property price growth next year. While some people’s reaction to the SQM Research...

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