Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Perth skyline read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 Jan 2019
Boom-to-bust market continues recovery with 5-year low vacancy rate
The capital city market set to continue its recovery this year has seen further progress with its vacancy rate falling to its lowest point for more than the last five...
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Hotspots • 18 Jan 2019
New-sales data for end of 2018 released
New data has indicated that new home sales have continued their trend of decline through to the end of 2018.
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Hotspots • 18 Jan 2019
Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane are the property hotspots of 2019, says expert
One property expert cited Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane as the property investment hotspots of 2019. What’s in store for the capital city markets of South Australia,...
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2019
How to make your investment property stand out
No matter how similar all properties look across a block, Suburbanite’s Anna Porter said that investors can induce ‘a sense of scarcity’ and ultimately raise the...
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2019
Spike in distressed property sales tipped for big Australian market
As the NSW government launches its audit on certifiers who authorise new builds state-wide, one expert believes there will be a notable spike in distressed assets...
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2019
‘Flooded’ rental market in Sydney tipped for 2019
Sydney’s market is currently facing an abundance of rental properties, meaning investors might need to employ new tactics to beat the competition. 
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2019
Are distressed properties worth your time?
For those in the Opal Tower, trying to get out of there may mean they’re looking for a quick sell at a low cost, which would mean a cheap buy for a property investor....
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Perth Australia skyline read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Jan 2019
Demand rising for rentals in recovering capital city
Reports from the ground in one of Australia’s rising capital cities shows demand for rental properties is on the rise.
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2019
Positive or negative geared properties: What’s best?
A positive or negative geared property is something that investors factor into their strategy and buying decision, but as Smart Property Investment editor Phil Tarrant...
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2019
New home starts ease over September quarter
The softening of new home construction starts in the September quarter, according to the analysis of an industry body, reflecting the softening of the overall property...
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