Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2019
Predictions for the property investors after the federal election
A new survey estimates how property investors will be feeling about the market in the coming months, as prices continue to fall and Australia faces the prospect of a...
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2019
Where are rents highest and lowest?
Two capital cities have managed to reach record-high rents for the March quarter of 2019, while Sydney’s rents are beaten out by another capital city for the most...
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2019
New migration data points to population patterns
The analysis of migration data has found that the number of Australians born overseas is on the rise.
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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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