Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Brisbane read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 04 Oct 2019
Metro locations reign supreme for investor preference
New research has found that metro locations have retained their popularity, with the majority of investors still looking to capitalise on Australia’s capital cities.
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Peter Koulizos read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Oct 2019
75% of investors say government property policies swayed their vote
New research has found that property policies in the federal election influenced how the bulk of investors voted.
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Investment property read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 02 Oct 2019
Top tips for taking the property plunge
A 32-year-old investor, who bought his first property at just 16, has shared his advice to others looking to make their mark in the world of real estate.
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REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Oct 2019
Queensland’s best areas for resale profits
New research has highlighted the areas with the highest resale profits over the June quarter.
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Brisbane read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 02 Oct 2019
Expert insight: Most common issues in the Brisbane property market
As other property markets are only making their way toward recovery, Brisbane continues to offer long-term stability to investors. How can they avoid property lemons and...
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Mortgage application inaccuracies rise despite crackdown read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Oct 2019
Mortgage application inaccuracies rise despite crackdown
The proportion of home loan applications containing inaccuracies has increased, despite the introduction of tighter credit conditions in response to the banking royal...
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Construction of new homes read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Oct 2019
New agreement to see more homes built for young people with disabilities
A new agreement between Frasers Property Australia and Summer Housing will see a number of new homes built for young people living with disabilities.
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Should I buy a first home or an investment property read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 30 Sep 2019
Should I buy a first home or an investment property?
Some decades back the great Australian dream had aspirational young Aussies following a familiar path when it came to property purchasing.
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Affordability woes intensify ahead of 'v-shaped' housing rebound read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 30 Sep 2019
Affordability woes intensify ahead of 'v-shaped' housing rebound
A “much faster” than anticipated rebound in property price growth could magnify mounting housing affordability pressures, according to new CoreLogic research.
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Buyer's agent with homeowners read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Sep 2019
7 ways a buyer’s agent might be better than buying alone
Time-poor or just unsure? Whether you are looking at buying your first property or pondering a new investment, a buyer’s agent might be a worthwhile investment for...
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