Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Taku Ekanayake read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2017
Find out why this investor always keeps a notebook by his side
Taku Ekanayake, at 28, represent the younger side of property investors, but that did not stop him from building a six-property strong portfolio in a short span of two...
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Damian Collins read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2017
Q&A session: SPI answers all your burning questions
It's that time again! Listeners from across the country have sent their questions through to the Smart Property Investment team about everything from investment...
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Sydney read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Jun 2017
Housing affordability measures may not help Sydney buyers
The NSW government’s housing affordability measures could make little difference to first home buyers in Sydney and drive up demand for property in the state,...
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Yanchep read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Jun 2017
Yanchep and Two Rocks suburbs set for next Western Australia hotspot
A “trifecta” of factors in the Yanchep and Two Rocks area is predicted to boost the viability of both suburbs and attract first time property investors.
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balancing piggy bank and house read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jun 2017
Property industry reacts to housing affordability measures
It’s been several days since the NSW government announced measures to address housing affordability. How has the property industry reacted to these changes?
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Houses on money read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jun 2017
May’s top 10 suburbs revealed
REA has released the REA Group Property Demand Index – June 2017, which reveals the Australian suburbs in highest demand.
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rentvesting read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2017
What to expect when rentvesting
According to industry super fund bank ME, first home buyers are utilising rentvesting to enter into the property market. Here’s what benefits and costs rentvestors can...
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Checklist read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2017
Six-point checklist to get the best accountant
While many investors equip themselves with sound education to prepare for their property investment journey, some of the best investors are not afraid to seek out help...
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Paul Glossop read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2017
Special criteria to find the best accountant for your team
Building a reliable team is one vital part of most investors’ success in property investment. Aside from advisers and brokers, accountants also play a big role in...
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A seesaw balancing a piggy bank and a house read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2017
How do you balance a ‘love for spending’ and saving for the future?
Jetlee Ganado and his wife have identified themselves as “natural spenders,” but years of investing in the property market taught them the value of discipline and...
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