Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 13 Sep 2017
Retirement property firm faces lawsuit as sector comes under scrutiny
A leading class action law firm has announced it will be mounting a class action suit against residential property group Aveo after government and media attention on the...
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Hotspots • 13 Sep 2017
Short-term letting: not for the faint of heart
A niche agency has highlighted how various short-term letting services such as Airbnb and MadeComfy can allow for increased profitability, but in doing so, owners have...
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Hotspots • 13 Sep 2017
On finding good property managers: ‘Follow the person, not the brand’
MJ Anthony has always believed in the value that is added by good and reliable property managers throughout his 13-year investment journey, where he was able to build a...
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Hotspots • 13 Sep 2017
Investment tip: Are dual-income investments for you?
Seeking opportunities to build an additional dwelling on a property to enjoy the benefit of having two incomes is a common investment strategy. Does it work for...
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Doron Peleg read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 13 Sep 2017
Why a Labor win would put negative gearing on the chopping block
A Labor win could mean an end to negative gearing. What will it mean when the property value estimate excludes the commonplace tax strategies? Before I assess the risks,...
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2017
Is it safe to have all your property investments in one town?
For many property investors, it takes time and a lot of research to find the best areas to invest in, so they tend to put all their eggs in one basket once they...
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2017
WA budget slugs foreign buyers, helps state economy
The Western Australian government hopes to raise $48 million in additional revenue through a 4 per cent surcharge on property purchases made by foreign buyers.
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2017
Expert’s tip for negotiating: the fast offer settlement
Buying a property is always a matter of being timely, but one buyer’s agent shares a tip that can help buyers get an edge.
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Sharon Fox-Slater read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Sep 2017
Do you have the right insurance?
Like most landlords, you would probably agree that protecting your investment property with insurance is an absolute necessity. Yet a staggering number of landlords...
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2017
3 things to look for when investing in regional towns
MJ Anthony has successfully built a 12-property portfolio in a span of 13 years, and one the strategies he used to expand his portfolio is investing in regional...
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