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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Victoria, Australia, mortgage volumes, growth in property, investment read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 13 Nov 2016
Victoria ahead of NSW in mortgage volumes, according to new data  
Victoria has emerged as the state with the highest growth in property lodgement volumes since last quarter, in spite of concerns about rising household debt, one of...
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2016
Should you build a duplex to create equity?
Building a duplex is one of the most common strategies used by property investors to improve their equity over a short period of time and consequently help one avoid...
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Consumer confidence bounces back read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Nov 2016
Consumer confidence bounces back
Recent research has revealed that consumer confidence has rebounded sharply, offsetting its recent decline.
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Investor lending read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Nov 2016
Investor lending soars
Fresh figures have revealed that investor lending continues to climb along with house prices. 
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Hotspots • 10 Nov 2016
Investor tip: How to co-invest with your family and friends
Most people think that investing with family and friends is safe and is a comfortable way to go in property investment, but many successful investors could tell you...
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4 tips to make the most of current market conditions read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Nov 2016
4 tips to make the most of current market conditions
If you’re an investor looking to capitalise on the favourable conditions in many of Australia’s capital cities, check out these top tips.
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Hotspots • 09 Nov 2016
10 things to consider when building a duplex to create equity
Building a duplex—two separate homes on a single title—is a strategy many property investors use to avoid unnecessary costs and fees while creating equity over a...
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Hank Hong on The Smart Property Investment Show read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Nov 2016
How to build a sophisticated multi-property portfolio
Hank Hong buys property in all different ways – by himself, with family members and with financial backers to create small developments – and he has lots of lessons...
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NAB revises national house price forecasts for 2016 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Nov 2016
NAB revises national house price forecasts for 2016
NAB has adjusted its house price growth forecasts for this year after sharp price rises and an uptick in investor credit. 
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Supreme Court dismisses spruiker’s appeal read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Nov 2016
Supreme Court dismisses spruiker’s appeal
A property group’s attempt to appeal a decision that found it provided unlawful advice has been unanimously dismissed and the group was ordered to pay ASIC’s costs.
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