Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Property investor, debt, good and bad debt read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 20 Dec 2017
Good debt v bad debt: How this property investor altered her debt-averse mindset
Tasmania-born investor Bonnie Cresswell used to believe that “debt is bad” until she educated herself and realised the stark difference between good and bad debt—a...
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Property investment, good headlines, Australian property market read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 20 Dec 2017
Why does ‘fear makes good headlines’ in property investment
Some of the most read stories of The Smart Property Investment (SPI) website in 2017 are about “crystal balling, fear mongering, doomsday … [and] sky...
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Steve Waters read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 20 Dec 2017
What's ahead for our property markets next year?
It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is here, and it’s sure been an interesting 12 months for our property markets. So, as we wind down to the New Year, how...
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Home loan arrears keep declining read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 20 Dec 2017
Home loan arrears keep declining
In October home loan arrears maintained the current trend and declined, according to a credit rating provider.
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Newcastle inner-city suburb hotspot read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Dec 2017
Experts have their say on Newcastle inner-city suburb hotspot viability
While all eyes are on the Newcastle CBD and its revitalisation efforts, there are still some high-performing inner-city hotspots that investors should keep an eye out...
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technology, human interaction, property investment read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 19 Dec 2017
Is technology set to replace human interaction in property investment?
Mortgage brokers are among the most important members of a property investor’s financial team, but with the unprecedented rise of artificial intelligence and other...
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digital platform, off-market showcase, Australian homes read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Dec 2017
New off-market showcase tool now available
A new digital platform has been launched that aims to showcase off-market properties, starting out with over 100 Australian homes.
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Determine best areas for property investment, investing, property market read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 Dec 2017
How good buyer’s agents determine the best areas for property investment
Propertyology’s Simon Pressley shares the most relevant data property investors who are looking to invest in new and unfamiliar areas needs to know.
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Simon Cohen read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 Dec 2017
Property predictions and trends for 2018
After five years of strong house price growth across almost every area, the investment property market slowed slightly in the second half of the year, with house prices...
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Most capital cities see flat home values read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 Dec 2017
Most capital cities see flat home values
Besides one capital city, last week saw home values remained level, according to CoreLogic data.
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