Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
vacancy rates for the month, Sydney home rate read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Mar 2018
Sydney sees stabilising vacancy rates for the month, up for the quarter
The vacancy rate across Sydney has seen signs of stabilisation, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
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importance of budgeting read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 18 Mar 2018
Investment tip: The importance of budgeting
Chasing capital growth may not be a bad goal, but after more than 20 years of investing, Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock realised that at the end of the day “cash...
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choosing an agent, engaging a buyer's agent read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Mar 2018
Two things to do before engaging a buyer’s agent
Investors hesitate to engage a buyer’s agent's services due to the hefty cost. How can you tell if their services worth their weight in gold?
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Time and effort: What makes a good buyer’s agent read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 16 Mar 2018
Time and effort: What makes a good buyer’s agent
Seven years into the real estate business, engineer and investor-turned-buyer's agent Scott O’Neill has determined the simple secrets to successful wealth...
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Melbourne, Australia read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Mar 2018
Does Melbourne have good long-term prospects?
Holding on to a property in the short-term is nice, but some serious gains are available to those who hold on to a property for the long-term. Some experts claim...
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Australia flag, Australian dream read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Mar 2018
Where the Australian dream is at, and where it’s going
The Australian love for property and the Australian dream of home ownership are quite unique, but what’s the reasoning behind that love? Experts weigh in on this, as...
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red house row of houses suburbs with highest turnover lowest turnover revealed read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 15 Mar 2018
Suburbs with the highest and lowest turnover revealed
Wondering why your property sold incredibly quickly, or hasn’t moved in ages? Your property just might be in one of these suburbs.
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best regional investment areas victoria cityscape read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Mar 2018
Where are regional Victoria's top growing suburbs?
The Greater Geelong area topped the list of Victoria’s growth areas over 2017, due to its closeness to Melbourne and quality amenities and infrastructure, according to...
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Career change, job transition, investor to becoming a buyer's agent read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 15 Mar 2018
How to make the transition from being an investor to becoming a buyer’s agent
Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler and Simon Cohen were property investors before they decided to establish a buyer’s agency group to help other investors enjoy the real...
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Smart Property Investment's Cambridge Park property read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Mar 2018
How this investor learnt from costly mistakes
Interim host and managing editor of real estate at Momentum Media, Tim Neary, is joined by Phillip Tarrant’s business partner Alex Whitlock who reveals the challenges...
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