Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Rental market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Aug 2017
Greens’ policy ‘out of touch’ with Queensland rental market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has declared the Greens’ “Renter’s Rights” policy as detrimental to the rights of landlords. If implemented, they...
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Interest, percent read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Aug 2017
Interest only loans proving less popular
New data reveals property owners are slowly, but surely, turning away from Interest Only (IO) loans, and towards Principal & Interest (P&I).
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Julian Lancey read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 25 Aug 2017
Never go against your gut instinct
Julian Lancey has been an investor since 2008, and his most memorable story by far is the time when he went against his gut feeling and allowed a couple he didn’t feel...
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Issues read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
Three property issues that should concern investors, according to a licensed builder
Aside from location, drainage, electricity, and the presence of pests, property investors must also be critical about different structural factors that could make or...
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Why this investor started avoiding off-the-plan investment properties read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
Why this investor started avoiding off-the-plan investment properties
John Martinovic has invested in a wide variety of properties—from small units and off the plan apartments to National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) assets—but,...
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Arrow down read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
Low housing turnover signalling ‘warning bells’ for housing industry
The latest data from CoreLogic shows house sales over the last 12 months have been trending low, with experts pointing to affordability issues as the culprit.
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Property read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
Strata living on the rise as downsizing becomes the norm
Strata living is becoming the preferred choice for many Australians, with an increasing number making the switch from traditional houses to spacious apartments.
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Sana and Mona Ali, Property Twins read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
Should you be fixing rates now?
The recent regulatory changes in the lending space has meant several key changes. Sana and Mona of the Property Twins explain what those changes are, and what they mean...
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Communication, handshake read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Aug 2017
How to properly communicate with your property inspector
Many successful property investors deem pest and building inspectors as important members of their team, and as with engaging with any property professional,...
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Inspector read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 23 Aug 2017
Why property investors must stay through the building inspection
A reliable building inspector is one of the keys to buying a good investment property, but according to BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith, many investors fail to...
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