Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Melbourne read icon 1 min read
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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Nick Bouris read icon 1 min read
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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Tim Lawless read icon 2 min read
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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Development team read icon 2 min read
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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Sold sign read icon 1 min read
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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First home buyers read icon 9 min read
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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Residential properties read icon 4 min read
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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Melbourne and Sydney poised to lead price growth read icon 2 min read
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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Property data read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 20 Nov 2019
The devil’s in the detail for property data
The importance of relying on facts and figures to make property-related decisions cannot be underestimated, but you also need to base such decisions on the right types...
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How to find a good property manager read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 20 Nov 2019
Investor stories: How to find a good property manager
Several property investors consider a good team of professionals as one of the most important keys to success in wealth creation. How do you find the best ones to help...
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