Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2018
Only one major capital city sees value rise
Most of Australia's major capital cities continued to record value falls last week, the most recent data shows.
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Hotspots • 12 Oct 2018
Developer eyes Sydney’s south-west as boom area
A national property developer believes south-west Sydney will house the lion's share of Sydney's growth in the coming decade, months after revealing its own plans for...
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Hotspots • 12 Oct 2018
Investment hotspots record rental drops for units
Two capital city favourites for property investors reported declines in unit rents in the last quarter, according to data released this week.  
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Hotspots • 11 Oct 2018
Surprise as rental yields up to 9.2% in mining towns
Fresh analysis has found some mining towns with significantly high yields – in one case, up to 9.2 per cent – after what has been a nightmare downturn period. 
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Hotspots • 09 Oct 2018
Top property lecturer reveals his best lessons
This property lecturer of over 10 years shares four constants every property investor should be aware of when building their portfolio. 
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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2018
Values decline in all major capital cities
Downward trends are continuing across Australian property markets, with fresh data showing a price drop across all major capital cities last week. 
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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2018
It’s the investor, not the investment, that counts
I’ve seen opportunists that create illusions of building a huge multi-property portfolio through a singular approach. In truth, there’s many strategies out there,...
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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2018
Investment tip: Should you set up a trust structure?
Apart from buying property in their own name, in co-ownership or in a company name, investors also have the option to purchase a real estate asset using a trust. Find...
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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2018
Getting it right with calculating mortgage stress
Basic calculations for mortgage stress could leave you with the wrong perception of how your financing arrangement impacts your portfolio. We spoke to an expert to see...
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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2018
New property analytics tool hits the market
Two powers in the investor and real estate sectors have partnered to deliver a new analytics tool for property investors. 
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