Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2018
More property investors reselling at a loss than owner-occupiers
Investors are more likely to sell properties at a loss when compared to owner-occupiers, according to a new CoreLogic report.
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2018
‘Giggle money’ and FOMO: What’s disrupting Sydney property statistics
With housing affordability being the tough nut to crack that it is, one property expert claims it is “giggle money” and the social media-driven fear of missing out...
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2018
Perth and Darwin rising property sales paving way for future growth
Despite property sales falling nationwide, Perth and Darwin are some of the country’s better-performing capital cities and could be seeing more growth soon.
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2018
How this former engineer embraced property investment
Scott O’Neill discovered that his passion lies in property investment, so he grew a multi-property portfolio and established a career as a buyer’s agent—but why...
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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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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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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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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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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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