Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Pest control read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 23 Aug 2017
Should termites and other pests be a valid reason to avoid a property?
While there’s undeniably a lot of fear associated with having termites, borers, and other pests in a property, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith believes that...
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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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Home values read icon 1 min read
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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Binoculars read icon 2 min read
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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