Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
No need to rush: Property ladder not a priority read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Nov 2019
No need to rush: Property ladder not a priority
The delay in the uptake of property ownership by young Australians is less about affordability issues and more about longer lifespans, a new report has indicated.
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How much do you need to become a property investor read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 19 Nov 2019
How much do you need to become a property investor?
Before diving headfirst into the market and looking for the perfect property, aspiring property investors are strongly advised to plan out their investment budget. How...
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Auction read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Nov 2019
Auctions continue to soar across combined capitals
The combined capital cities saw 2,571 homes go under the hammer, marking it as the second-busiest auction week all year.
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Registration cancelled for dodgy builder read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 Nov 2019
Registration cancelled for dodgy builder
Property investors have been given a timely reminder to check the credentials of their builders following reports of falsifying claims.
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Housing market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 Nov 2019
From freefall to housing boom
A turbulent 12 months has seen house prices fall by double digits followed by a “mini boom”, leaving investors wondering what is next for the housing market.
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County Court of Victoria read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 Nov 2019
Building developer in hot water over ‘calculated’ GST fraud
A building developer based in Melbourne’s north-east has been sentenced to three years jail after an investigation found he claimed more than half a million dollars in...
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How to get your child on the property ladder read icon 7 min read
Hotspots • 18 Nov 2019
For mum-and-dad investors: How to get your child on the property ladder
Parents play a critical role in setting their children up for financial success – imparting the necessary financial skills, knowledge and attitudes through direct...
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Cairns, Queensland read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 Nov 2019
The regional areas providing positive ROI
Thinking about investing outside the capital cities? Here are the regional hubs savvy investors are taking advantage of.
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Home owners read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 15 Nov 2019
Owner-occupiers drive up lending commitments
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on new housing credit has shown a sharp rise in the value of home loan commitments driven by a record rise in...
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Budgeting read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 15 Nov 2019
No deposit money for property? Here are 5 options for you
Property investors seek to grow portfolios with multiple properties, but what happens when they get limited access to financing after the first purchase?
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