Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Developers move north in Melbourne read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Feb 2017
Developers move north in Melbourne
A lack of land available in Melbourne’s south-east is driving a rush towards the north, according to data from one online portal.
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Investor warns against property procrastination read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Feb 2017
Investor warns against property procrastination
An experienced investor has warned against the perils of procrastination and has said that confidence is key to entering the property market.
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A surprising number of investors don’t regret a property purchase read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Feb 2017
A surprising number of investors don’t regret a property purchase
According to a recent study by a leading mortgage company, many investors believe they made a smart investment choice with their purchases.
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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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A businessman holding his hands around a paper crown of people read icon 3 min read
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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