Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2019
Top 5 reasons to be positive about Australian property
Fighting back against the ‘doom and gloom’ being felt by some property investors, here are five reasons why you should feel positive about the Australian housing...
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2019
Investment tip: Pros and cons of negative gearing
While negative gearing has long been used as a tax minimisation strategy, experts remind investors that it is not a strategy for everyone. Find out how negatively geared...
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2019
Price jumps and bargain buys on the cards if Australia heads to a recession
As Australia technically faces a per capita recession, there are some markets that are still seeing property prices rise. Here’s why.
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2019
New analysis, loan tools hit the market for property investors
Borrowers could have their loan applications and portfolios scrutinised further with leading data house CoreLogic revealing more analytical tools for lenders.
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2019
Positive v negative gearing: What property investors should know
In property investment, ‘gearing’ means taking out a loan or borrowing money to purchase a real estate asset. Should investors aim for properties that are positively...
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2019
Adelaide’s most affordable and liveable suburbs revealed
The north-east of Adelaide has some of the city’s most liveable properties on a budget, which can mean that investors can snap up bargains in a capital city tipped to...
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2019
Keeping ‘appearances’ prioritised over property ownership
New research has found that Australians are putting more emphasis on their lifestyle rather than having an interest in owning property.
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, March 2019
Even as it courses through the softening phase of its current property market cycle, Melbourne continues to offer wealth-creation opportunities to investors. Find out...
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2019
Where investors can find $150k of savings in affordable suburbs
New data has found the top and worst affordable suburbs for growth over the next three years, which could mean pocketing a considerable chunk of savings.
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2019
Understanding divorced tenants and buyers
Knowing what lifestyle appeals to various demographics can help you best rent out or sell an investment property. With divorcees rising in terms of tenant figures,...
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