Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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Map with pins read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 09 Jun 2017
Is it a good idea to invest in regional areas?
After acquiring a positively geared investment in Cairns, 26-year-old property investor and accountant Tom is looking into purchasing another low-cost property in...
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Mark Frew read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2017
Why this investor chooses to ‘manage the managers’ for his properties
TAFE teacher Mark Frew boasts an impressive 18-property portfolio, and while it may seem too many to handle, the property investor takes time to be as hands-on as...
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Taku Ekanayake read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2017
The best tips from the investor who bought 6 properties in 2 years
Two years into his property investment journey, Taku Ekanayake have already built a six-property strong portfolio through hard work, good education, the best mentors and...
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