Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
RBA read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 02 Sep 2019
Property investors to see ‘new norm’ in lending: mortgage broker
With the RBA cutting rates, APRA finalising the easement of rules for assessing loan serviceability and the government passing cuts to personal income tax rates,...
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Houses read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 30 Aug 2019
‘What is enough?’: How to know your ‘magic number’ as a property investor
Amid the excitement of accumulating assets, property investors tend to overlook their end goal⁠ — that is, when to stop buying and finally focus on paying off debts....
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Steve Waters read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 29 Aug 2019
Opinions or advice: Be careful which you are getting
One of the great 21st century traps is that within the palm of our hand we hold a mobile device connected to the largest database of information in the history of the...
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Marissa Schulze read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 29 Aug 2019
Two simple ways to become ‘more attractive’ to lenders
As property markets start to recover and the credit environment starts to loosen up, investors are encouraged, now more than ever to take advantage of wealth creation...
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Home loan application read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 28 Aug 2019
Investment tip: How to be ‘99.9% sure’ that a home loan application gets approved
As regulatory bodies start to ease rules for assessing loan serviceability, property investors are becoming more keen to jump back into the market. How can they present...
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Adelaide read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Aug 2019
Mortgage broker reveals real estate opportunities in Adelaide
As property investors slowly regain confidence in the market, mortgage broker Marissa Schulze highlights the wealth creation opportunities in the South Australian...
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Luke Howarth MP read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Aug 2019
New data tool could revolutionise property decision-making
A new dashboard that compiles a range of sources for a snapshot of Australian housing could revolutionise the way investors seek out property hotspots, house valuation...
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Tim Reardon read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Aug 2019
New home supply set to flatline
The supply of new homes is expected to reach its low point soon if economic activity improves, dwelling prices stabilise, and credit tightening eases, according to the...
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Building site read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 19 Aug 2019
Asbestos again: The future of apartment values as cladding, quality concerns hit fever pitch
Faults, failures and flammable materials in big name developments across Sydney has caused a wave of panic among investors eyeing or buying new apartments in NSW,...
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Sharon Fox-Slater read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 16 Aug 2019
Is your property manager a help or a hindrance?
The role of a property manager (PM) is to take all the worry and hassle out of the rental process for their landlord clients. While a great PM can make life easier for a...
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