Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 03 May 2018
2 must-watch Queensland areas set for future growth
There’s no denying the popularity of Brisbane and coastal areas in Queensland, but what about inland? We find two areas that investors should be watching carefully...
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Hotspots • 03 May 2018
Sunshine Coast economy second-best regional in Queensland
Due to population growth and exports, the Sunshine Coast has been deemed as the state’s second highest performing regional economy.
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Hotspots • 03 May 2018
Will my investments drown if I buy in Queensland?
For those looking to invest for the future, the first thing many do is go to banks or finance brokers to understand if they can borrow. If they can, what most people...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
Home values see overall fall in major markets
Home values declined across the nation's major capital cities, the latest CoreLogic data reveals.
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
How to find yields of 8% in Queensland
As a residential property investor, it’s important to diversify your investments; if one area falters that you go all in on, you could be ruined. Scott O’Neill of...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
New supply on the decline for third month in a row
New house sales declined in March, continuing a trend from the start of the year, a new report shows.
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
Why pessimists make the best investors
Some take the view the glass is half empty, for others the glass is half full. Property investors come in all kinds. Optimists, pessimists and anywhere in-between but...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
Micro-apartments leading to macro rental returns in Queensland
In the midst of standard investments strategies returning as low as 2 per cent and with secondary dwellings sometimes offering you 5-6 per cent return, the ability to...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2018
Queensland’s hidden areas primed for growth revealed
There are some significant infrastructure initiatives underway in Queensland which will spark the interest of savvy property investors. On the back of them, we asked one...
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Property market update: Brisbane, April 2018 read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 01 May 2018
Property market update: Brisbane, April 2018
The Brisbane property market takes centerstage as the so-called 'prestige' markets of Sydney and Melbourne begin to cool down.
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