Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 05 Jun 2018
Pros and cons of investing in a duplex
Duplexes are among the most common dual-income investments that help investors improve their equity over a short period and ultimately fast-track their way to financial...
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Brisbane, Australia, May 2018, property market update read icon 8 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2018
Property market update: Brisbane, May 2018
Brisbane continues to offer a variety of wealth-creation opportunities to property investors as it boasts affordable rental markets, modern infrastructure and abundant...
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Hotspots • 04 Jun 2018
Queensland tipped to win interstate migration State of Origin
With Origin kicking off, taking the time to look at how footy teams and migration statistics relate could help you pick a viable hotspot with high-growth prospects.
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Hotspots • 04 Jun 2018
Sydney, Melbourne values keep slumping, smaller markets rising
While the two largest markets around the nation saw home values decline, the comparatively smaller markets saw their values rise, the latest CoreLogic data showed.
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Hotspots • 04 Jun 2018
Unit auctions stronger than houses during first week of winter
While auction volumes are holding steady across the nation, units are a much more attractive option than houses, according to new data.
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Hotspots • 04 Jun 2018
Outlook for new home construction has ‘improved significantly’
The short-term outlook for the construction of new homes is very positive, according to a series of new reports.
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Melbourne, property market update, May 2018 read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 04 Jun 2018
Property market update: Melbourne, May 2018
While Melbourne continues to experience mild declines in dwellings values, negative growth rate and other symptoms of weakening housing conditions, it remains a...
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Property market update, Sydney, Australia, May 2018 read icon 11 min read
Hotspots • 01 Jun 2018
Property market update: Sydney, May 2018
Considering the declining dwelling values and high rental rates, some experts believe that Sydney is at a risk of losing its ‘brand promise’. Can investors still...
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Hotspots • 01 Jun 2018
Off-the-plan resales: Is it a good strategy?
Off-the-plan properties offer various wealth-creation opportunities but certain circumstances push investors to resell. Is this strategy worth the risk?
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Hotspots • 01 Jun 2018
Dwelling values fall for the first time since 2012
National dwelling values have declined during May, the first time values have declined since October of 2012, new data showed.
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