Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Deduction read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Jul 2017
Changes to travel and plant and equipment depreciation deductions clarified
An exposure draft of new legislative changes affecting investors has been announced, limiting how much investors can claim, with investors having the option to have...
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David Shih read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Jul 2017
How to develop the optimal offer price
Once you’ve inspected a property the first thing you’ll do is to assess whether the property is worth the advertised price or not, writes David Shih.
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Rohan Christie read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Jul 2017
What’s the time for the market on the doomsday clock?
Property clocks have been in existence for some time, explaining when a market is going up, in decline, or about to turn the corner, writes Rohan.
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Lots of houses read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jul 2017
Housing market status for financial year 2016-17 revealed
The latest CoreLogic Property Pulse has revealed the ups and downs of how the housing market fared over financial year 2016-17.
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Rental read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jul 2017
How short-term rental markets can continue thriving in Australia
The property investment landscape in Australia has seen the rise of the short-term rental strategy in the past few years, especially as online hospitality service...
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Development read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jul 2017
Why property development is a 'long-term game'
After representing Australia at the 2012 London Olympics, Ed Fernon found a new venture in property development. Much like working to win a gold medal, he had come to...
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Restricted read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jul 2017
Investors say lending restrictions are impacting on property plans
The results of a survey reveal changes on investment lending are having a knock-on effect on property plans of investors.
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brick house floor price per square metre read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jul 2017
Price per square metre a crucial tool for any investor
When trying to determine where to purchase an investment property, one researcher states that looking at price per square metre is the best tool in any investor’s...
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Australia read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 13 Jul 2017
Increased buyer interest recorded in most of regional Victoria
Victoria’s market continues to perform strongly, with homes in regional areas taking a median of 55 days to sell in June, 11 days less than the same period last year.
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Partnership read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 13 Jul 2017
Major online portal enters lucrative auction space
One of Australia’s largest real estate platforms has announced a new strategic partnership with a crucial service provider, as the industry’s digital heavyweights...
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