Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Brick X read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 Sep 2016
Buy 'part of a house' with new platform
Investors looking to get on the property ladder or diversify their portfolio can now buy part of a house or property for under $100, following the launch of a new...
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Michael Xia property investor read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 21 Sep 2016
3 critical things all investors must know
An investor with 14 properties reveals it hasn’t all been smooth sailing — and what everyone can learn from his mistakes.
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sotck market numbers prices property vs shares better investment read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 19 Sep 2016
Property versus shares: which is the better investment?
When it comes to building wealth for the future, which asset class is safer and more sustainable? Are shares considered a property? Will shares or property better help...
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choosing a builder checklist investment home builder cameron bell read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 19 Sep 2016
14-point checklist for choosing homebuilders
Building a new home is likely to be one of the single biggest projects you’ll ever undertake in your lifetime, so it makes sense to approach this major undertaking...
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Peter Gianoli read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 19 Sep 2016
Capital growth versus yield
Do property investors need to choose between these two strategies — or is it possible to strike a balance between the two?
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Should I invest in strata? read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 19 Sep 2016
What are body corporates, owners corporations and strata schemes?
Body corporates, sometimes referred to as owners corporations, will likely play a major part in many investors' lives, by virtue of Australians’ increasing tendency to...
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Oversupply of property in Australia read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Sep 2016
The two markets most in trouble
With predictions ramping up that the widespread good times could be coming to an end for Australian property investors — which two markets are in the most danger?
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Pets in investment properties read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 16 Sep 2016
Should you allow pets in your investment property?
If you are feeling hesitant about allowing tenants with pets to rent your property, it might be time to take another look. 
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How to find the best property manager read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 15 Sep 2016
How to find the best property manager
A good property manager can be the difference between an investment property that plods along and one that supercharges your portfolio’s growth — so how can you...
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Property market warning read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 14 Sep 2016
Investors warned: property market ‘theme park scary’
In the coming 12 months, Australia could be heading for a serious property "hangover" as the consequences of rapid price growth, over-development and increasing...
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