Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2019
Australia seventh most property-obsessed nation, research reveals
Australians are spending several hours conducting property research each week, far exceeding the amount of time they spend at the gym or talking to their parents,...
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2019
Expert insight: Will an Airbnb property make a good first investment?
Short-term rentals have become one of the most popular options for investors in high-demand areas, but will it make a good foundation for a property portfolio?
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Hotspots • 26 Apr 2019
Property market disrupted by ‘false and misleading predictions’: RE network head
The chairman of a prominent real estate network has spoken out against constant and incorrect claims about negative gearing, suggesting attention should be directed...
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Hotspots • 26 Apr 2019
The dollar values of market declines revealed
New research has taken a look at the percentages typically thrown about when talking about declines and has revealed what this means in actual dollar declines.
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Hotspots • 26 Apr 2019
Five growth drivers in the property market in 2019
Despite the softening of major city markets and the tightening of the credit environment, the Australian property market continues to offer wealth-creation opportunities...
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Hotspots • 24 Apr 2019
Sydney infrastructure spending ‘mishmash’ cops heat
Fresh research has found that the system for determining infrastructure charges is “poor” and needs to be reworked.
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Hotspots • 23 Apr 2019
Top signs this capital city market is on the climb
One Australian capital city market is starting to show all the hallmarks of a recovery, meaning investors could soon be circling. 
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Hotspots • 23 Apr 2019
Major bank finds surprising results in investor knowledge survey
The results of a report from a major bank have found that half of property investors looking to purchase another property are afraid of entering into an auction and that...
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Hotspots • 23 Apr 2019
Major cities defy trends in new data
Last week saw prices and other data defy recent trends in the housing market.
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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2019
‘Historic development’ stands out in ABS property data
An examination of ABS data has found a rising trend of taller apartment buildings, providing an insight into what Australia’s future unit market may look like.
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