Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
NBN boosting regional sales in NSW, says leading network read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Jun 2017
NBN boosting regional sales in NSW, says leading network
Rare land blocks on the NSW South Coast are being snapped up within hours of coming to market, due in part to the continued rollout of the NBN, a leading real estate...
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Victoria read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Jun 2017
Now is a good time for OTP purchases in Victoria, says expert
For investors in Victoria weighing up what sort of property to buy is difficult enough at any time. But one experienced investor says that right now, buying off-the-plan...
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Western Australia read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Jun 2017
Long-term viability for Western Australia’s market
The market in Western Australia has passed its “intense” cycle, with signs of comfortable conditions in the foreseeable future, the director of a property developer...
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Budget read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Jun 2017
Budget changes impact both buyers and sellers, says REIV
The 2017 state and federal budgets outlined several property-related changes in Victoria, many of which will come into effect on 1 July and will impact both buyers and...
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suburbs read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Jun 2017
The best and worst suburbs for buying off-the-plan
Buying off-the-plan is an increasingly popular option among investors. But which suburbs do well for off-the-plan property and which areas should investors avoid?
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Jack Chen read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Jun 2017
The investment strategy that could allow this 32-year-old to retire TODAY
Jack Chen says he’s investing in property to give himself the financial freedom to make decisions on his own terms. Here, the Sydney-based investor reveals the...
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Choosing the right insurance brand read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jun 2017
Choosing the right insurance brand
Property investors understand that as much as it is important to pick the right property to purchase, it is also vital that they choose the right form of risk management...
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investing in collingwood ben khong reasons read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Jun 2017
3 reasons to invest in Collingwood
Melbourne’s inner north has undergone a huge transformation from blue-collar heartland to a bustling affluent hub with hatted restaurants and a thriving art scene....
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Secrets of the Perth market uncovered: invest now or wait? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 13 Jun 2017
Secrets of the Perth market uncovered: invest now or wait?
Damian Collins from Momentum Wealth returns for this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to give listeners the inside track on current market...
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Nic Cuni read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Jun 2017
The shifting tide of buying to rent
There’s an old adage in real estate that rent money is dead money. Given the choice between home ownership or living a tenant’s life, most property buyers used to...
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