Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Simon Pressley read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 13 Aug 2019
The case for dumping apartments less than 20 years old
With medium- to high-density dwellings being hit with substantial repair bills due to the appalling governance of the Australian construction industry, investors may...
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Anjee Hopton read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Aug 2019
Why women dominate real estate purchases
New research has identified that women continue to be the key decision-makers when it comes to purchasing property, offering reasons as to why.
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Brisbane read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 07 Aug 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, July 2019
Amid the decline experienced by the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane has remained resilient, ultimately becoming increasingly popular among investors....
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Sydney beach read icon 12 min read
Hotspots • 06 Aug 2019
Property market update: Sydney, July 2019
After months of consistent decline, experts believe that a steady recovery is now in the cards for the Sydney property market. How can investors maximise opportunities...
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Red brick house read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 05 Aug 2019
Homes from 1980s present profitable renovation opportunities: expert
As major property markets approach the bottom of the cycle, an increase in the supply of old homes will present unique opportunities for profitable renovation. How can...
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Construction crane read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 29 Jul 2019
Boom conditions simmer in QLD, WA as investment picks up
Investors looking for Australia’s next hotspots should be eyeing the major investments headed to Queensland and Western Australia. 
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James Shang read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Jul 2019
Off-the-plan units coming in at 60% under value at settlement
At the end of last month, over 60 per cent of Sydney off-the-plan apartments were settling with a valuation lower than the contract price, according to a report by...
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Cameron Black read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 19 Jul 2019
Can you see cranes from your investment property? There’s something you should know
It seems that not a day goes by without a story in the media about apartment blocks in Sydney. Whether it be cracks, poor waterproofing or the presence of toxic waste,...
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Sharon Fox-Slater read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jul 2019
The top 6 winter risks investors face, and how to navigate them
Winter can be a particularly high-risk season for investors, when tenant cocooning, heavy rains, high winds and storms combine to increase the potential for accidental...
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Perth read icon 8 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jul 2019
Property market update: Perth, June 2019
The Perth property market continues on its path to correction – witnessing a rise in confidence levels as investors seek to capitalise on an improving economy and a...
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