Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Property read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
From one to 28 properties—what’s next for this property investor?
After successfully building a 28-property portfolio in a span of seven years, Scott O’Neill is not yet done engaging in the business of creating wealth through...
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Construction, builder read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
A builder’s opinion on setting up disclosure laws in Australia
BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith and his wife Trish have been proactive in campaigning for the immediate set up of disclosure laws across Australia—a petition...
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backyard read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
The type of properties that could be home to termites and other pests
Whether you’re hiring a professional property inspector or not, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith believes that a property investor must be aware of the...
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Victoria read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
Demand in Victoria set to outnumber supply
New data reveals demand for housing in Victoria is high, but in the not-too-distant future new supply won’t be able to meet that demand.
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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
Home values maintain upward trend: CoreLogic data
Home values maintain their upward shift again this week in all but one capital city, with Brisbane the only one recording a reversal, according to the latest CoreLogic...
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ACT read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
Apartments and detached housing doing well in the ACT
A new report has highlighted the property market in the ACT, showing where is currently hot and not for investors.
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A brick house on a tower of jenga blocks. A hand is pulling out a block. read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 22 Aug 2017
Major property defects investors must walk away from
While there are certain property issues that could be remedied by simple repairs or renovations, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith advises buyers and investors to...
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Balance read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 Aug 2017
Cash flow versus capital growth: which should property investors prioritise?
Scott O’Neill admits that managing a 28-property portfolio could be a challenge, but he’s able to sleep well at night knowing that most of his assets are “not...
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Hotspots • 21 Aug 2017
How to choose the best building inspector to assess your property
Many successful property investors are advocates of being surrounded by a good team, and a building inspector is considered by most as one of the key members that allow...
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House, nest read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 Aug 2017
Houses ‘free’ in some Perth suburbs, claims industry specialist
The growing affordability of the Perth real estate market is highlighted by the fact that in some Perth suburbs, you can now effectively buy a house for free, according...
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