Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
House construction read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2019
Try building rather than buying your next property
Building a property can add additional levels of anxiety to your portfolio, but it could end up saving you money in the long-term, an expert has suggested.
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Melbourne read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2019
Property review site launches in prestige Melbourne market
A new website that’s marketing itself as “Trip Advisor for prestige properties” has launched, allowing buyers to offer reviews after attending open houses.
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Sydney read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2019
How capital city investors can capitalise on today’s property market
Despite the softening of their property markets, property experts believe that capital cities still offer attractive opportunities for investors. Find out how you can...
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Apartment read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Feb 2019
2 underrated factors to consider when buying a property
One property expert with 50 years’ industry experience reveals the things property investors need to keep an eye out for when considering a property purchase.
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Cladding read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 28 Feb 2019
Is cladding still an issue for Australian property?
Flammable cladding is an issue that has plagued Australian apartment buildings in recent times and it’s an issue that property investors and developers need to take...
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House construction read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Feb 2019
Rate cuts to follow if new home construction falls further
An industry body is concerned about the potential hit to property prices if no government measures are put in place to soften the decline of new home construction...
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Suburbs property read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 28 Feb 2019
Investment tip: Dealing with real estate agents in softening markets
The current property market has been defined by the challenges brought by the tightening credit environment – a trend that has significantly influenced the activity...
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Aerial shot of suburbs read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 27 Feb 2019
Investment tip: Simple strategies for success in ‘market of uncertainties’
Amid fluctuations across property markets, Keshab Chartered Accountant’s Munzurul Khan has identified steps to navigate the ever-changing landscape and ultimately...
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Newspaper and glasses read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Feb 2019
‘Irresponsible’ property reports blasted, investors cautioned
The head of a real estate network has claimed investors should not be listening to “irresponsible” media reports about the property market; instead, they should be...
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Aerial shot of suburbs read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Feb 2019
New home construction slows after year of record high
Analysis of new ABS data shows residential building activity is starting to see a slowdown after experiencing record highs during calendar year 2018.
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