Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 30 May 2019
Fresh data reveals wider impact of housing downturn for investors
Analysis of new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that a slowdown in housing approvals is being felt in the economy at large.
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Hotspots • 30 May 2019
The suburbs hit hardest by price drops
Property investors who have seen big drops in their property's value during this downward cycle should remember the long-term and cyclical nature of property investment...
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Hotspots • 30 May 2019
Key measures of success in the Queensland market
Property investors from NSW and Victoria often apply similar methodologies in Queensland, but there are other distinct characteristics to judge a good buying opportunity...
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Hotspots • 29 May 2019
New flood of investors could boost property prices nationally
New entrants to the property market have increased buying power after the federal election and with potential rate cuts on the horizon, which could stimulate house...
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Hotspots • 29 May 2019
5 suburbs key to Sydney's market turnaround
Analysis has pointed to five Sydney suburbs that could signal the expected market turnaround.
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Hotspots • 29 May 2019
New solar initiative hints at future of power in property
A Melbourne-based start-up has developed a new energy platform for apartment dwellings, as renters and buyers alike increasingly demand energy-efficient options in their...
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Hotspots • 29 May 2019
Property management in 30 minutes: How this investor does it
Even with 14 properties in his portfolio, property investor Chris Gray only spends half an hour a month for property management. How can investors save this much time on...
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Hotspots • 28 May 2019
Is off-market really off-market?
Yes, we all have a pet hate – and mine is the constant confusion about the terms off-market and pre-market by some buyers’ agents.
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Hotspots • 28 May 2019
Low income not a hindrance to property investment: buyer’s agent
While property investment is often deemed a costly venture, this buyer’s agent said that aspiring investors can build substantial portfolio even with low income –...
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Hotspots • 28 May 2019
The top 5 things I learnt from some of Australia’s property experts
Most business leaders understand that to find success, and remain at the top of their game, learning from other experts is important. So why don’t business leaders...
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