Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 30 Aug 2018
The top 25 areas set to see an abundance of new units
Data from CoreLogic reveals the top 25 areas that have the highest number of new units in the pipeline across the country. Here’s why investors should be paying...
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2018
Returns over next 5 years ‘are likely to slow’: Shane Oliver
When it comes to Australia’s most popular property markets, one economist has warned not to expect rapid returns in the medium turn.
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2018
Supervisor, business fined $10k for non-compliant roof
A construction business and its co-director and supervisor have been fined $5,000 each for constructing a non-compliant roof, highlighting the need for investors who...
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2018
Home loans most affordable in the NT, investor competition rises in NSW
Data from PRD nationwide has revealed that the Northern Territory stands clear as the most affordable state or territory for home loans, but the number of first home...
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2018
The first step for new investors: ‘Start from the bottom’
If you have yet to dip your toe into the pool that is property investment, the most important thing for new investors is to “start from the bottom”, the co-founder...
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2018
Amid high property values: Is Australia becoming a ‘bust market’?
Despite property prices going up consistently across capital cities, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, some experts believe that it’s still a good time to buy real...
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Hotspots • 28 Aug 2018
Secure your property’s value a with covenant agreement
If you are looking to purchase a property in a development, make sure you keep an eye out for covenant agreements. Otherwise, your property might take a value hit come...
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2018
Only 1 major market records rise over week
Last week saw all about one major capital city recording value falls, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2018
3 characteristics of a good property investment location
Location is one of the most important factors that will influence the growth of an investment property, but picking a city with a stable economy is only the tip of the...
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2018
The 5 key investing trends to expect this spring
With spring just around the corner and the weather set to warm up soon, investors will be looking to emerge from their cozy homes from the winter and get back into...
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