Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
NSW read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
The policies impacting property in the NSW state election
Property policies are a headline issue for the NSW state election, with voters going to the polls this weekend. Smart Property Investment has broken down the headline...
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Why these suburbs are faring better than others as prices fall read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
Why these suburbs are faring better than others as prices fall
New data points to which suburbs with the largest average land sizes in each capital city are bucking against general property market trends.
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Bill Shorten read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
New negative gearing modelling gets green light from property experts
Multiple industry body heads have accepted SQM’s updated modelling of what the property market could look like under Labor’s proposed negative gearing changes and...
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Crowd read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
Key investor market slips away in last quarter
Analysis of recent ABS data has shown that the decline in overseas migration eased over the recent quarter, which is important for property.
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Suburbs read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
Good yield needed to succeed in today’s market: Accountant
With a number of major property markets currently at a softening phase, experts encourage investors to reassess their strategies in order to thrive amid fluctuations....
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Bill Shorten read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 21 Mar 2019
What rent, values look like under Labor: New modelling
An updated modelling of the Labor government’s proposed changes to negative gearing has found that yields are likely to go up while prices are likely to decline,...
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Aerial shot of suburbs read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 20 Mar 2019
The hotspots for upsizers revealed
A new report from a bank shows where property buyers looking to upsize are looking to move to, as well as how they deal with the stress of the process.
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Aerial shot of suburbs read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 20 Mar 2019
Understanding zoning regulations and property consolidation
Understanding zoning regulations can be critical to realise the full potential of a property investment journey, according to a Sydney-based investor.
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Sydney read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 20 Mar 2019
Off-the-plan properties in Sydney: Are they good investments?
After a period of correction, experts and investors believe that the Sydney property market is up for recovery soon. How can investors capitalise on the current state of...
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Sydney read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Mar 2019
City of Sydney announces new housing project
The council of one of Australia’s most popular property markets, Sydney, has announced a competition to identify and develop new models to add new, affordable housing...
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