Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Investor responds to government comment; ‘no politician will really help the cause whatsoever’ read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Feb 2017
‘No politician will help,’ investor responds to government
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s comments about housing affordability have been slammed as ‘out of touch’ by the Labor Party, but what do investors think?
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The truth behind apartment oversupply read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Feb 2017
The truth behind apartment oversupply
Despite reports to the contrary, an oversupply crisis is not looming over Melbourne’s property industry.
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An old school blackboard read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Feb 2017
Why the 'old school attitude' works best in running a strata
Many property investors often steer clear of investing in a strata because of the possibility of coming across with a fair number of issues, but Smart Property...
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Government read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 31 Jan 2017
Dealing with the politics of strata
ClarkeKann Lawyers Ian McKnight and James Nickless often refer to strata as the fourth tier of the government because of how very political it could get among all...
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Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
The 3 things to look for in a law firm for your strata
Lawyers often play a big role in outlining a road map for investors looking into developing a property — making a streamlined process for a more efficient and...
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Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
What you need to know about strata and living collectively
Many property investors are looking into strata to move their investment journey further forward, but with any investment venture, it takes education and good mentorship...
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Property procrastination: the importance of finding help read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
Property procrastination: the importance of finding help
In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Guy Williams is in the studio to discuss his buy and hold strategy and 37-strong property portfolio.
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A buyer’s agent’s guide to where to buy read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
A buyer’s agent’s guide to where to buy
Here are the best places to invest and watch out for 2017 according to Australia’s largest body of professional buyer’s agents.
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Rent-vesting; what are the true numbers? read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
Rentvesting; what are the true numbers?
2017 has officially been deemed the year of the renter in Australia (especially Sydney). With property prices now above the $1 million mark in our largest city, and...
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3 priorities for a strong NSW property market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jan 2017
3 priorities for a strong NSW property market
The Property Council has urged the new NSW government to prioritise housing affordability, infrastructure investment and economic growth to ensure it is equipped to...
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