Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
How to pick a real estate agent read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 31 Oct 2016
How to pick an agent
Picking an agent to list your investment with may seem like a daunting prospect but according to Century 21 chairman and owner Charles Tarbey it’s “really...
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House prices in Australia read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 31 Oct 2016
3 cities’ house prices reach record levels
Median asking prices for homes in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have risen to new record levels, while prices in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin have dropped,...
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5 tips to grow a multimillion-dollar portfolio from scratch read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 31 Oct 2016
5 tips to grow a multimillion-dollar portfolio from scratch
It sounds pretty aggressive, 12 property purchases in two and a half years, but it actually hasn’t been for one Sydney-based property investor – and most people, he...
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Investors warned about short-term outlook for apartment market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Oct 2016
Investors warned about short-term outlook for apartment market
Changes in the lending landscape have put the brakes on the off-the-plan market, but what's next for apartment investors? Do they need to strap in for a bumpy ride? 
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Property spruiker activity on the rise read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Oct 2016
Property spruiker activity on the rise
The number of property spruikers preying on SMSF investors and financial advisers has increased in the past year, with spruikers attempting to entice businesses with...
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Rich Harvey, Phil Tarrant read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Oct 2016
Is it too late for recent empty nesters to invest?
After years of dedicating their time and attention to their children, is there still time of parents to build a solid foundation for the property investment journey?
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Will the smell of your home make it sell for more? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Oct 2016
Will the smell of your home make it sell for more?
Scents and aromas have been shown to have an effect on people’s moods and emotions, but will filling your house with a beautiful aroma increase its value?
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Reasons to use a buyer's agent read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 26 Oct 2016
8 signs you should be talking to a buyer’s agent
An endemic lack of stock around the country means investors are at risk of paying premium prices for ordinary properties. If you’re an investor in the market today and...
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How to build a bigger portfolio read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 26 Oct 2016
How to build a bigger portfolio
If you want to own a large multi-property portfolio, there are a few moving parts you're going to have to keep track of. 
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Schoolies dangers for property investors read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Oct 2016
Investors warned about schoolies dangers and damages
Landlords have been reminded their properties could be subject to extra damage, overcrowding, excessive noise and underage drinking in coming weeks.
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