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Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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An interview with Matthew Ward

  Promoted by     Matthew is a Buyer's Agent, Registered Valuer, Property Consultant, and Developer.
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House prices to peak in one capital

One capital city’s housing market is “nearing a peak and could be entering a slump”, according to a new report.
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Why is negative gearing important to renters?

Tenants will go to the polling booths on 2 July knowing the rental payments on their next lease could increase,...
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Will a buyer’s agent find the next boom suburb for you?

Property investors hoping for inside information on the next hotspot often turn to buyers' agents, but how can they...
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Using data to beat the market

Property data can be the key to predicting the market's next movements. So how can savvy investors use it to find...
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What makes a hotspot?

Here are the market drivers and demographic variables you need to look out for to find the next boom suburbs.
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Best-performing regional markets

Investors seeking affordable property can look to regional suburbs, with a new report revealing the country’s...
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Where to find the next hotspots

The suburbs which are most likely to experience a bump in values soon have been revealed by a market expert. 
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How to succeed where other investors fail: real estate mogul reveals all

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, one of Australia's most prominent real estate identities...
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A short history of negative gearing

In any sensible debate on negative gearing, it is essential to explore the history and understand the potential impacts...
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Foreign investor surcharge ‘potentially disastrous’

The Queensland government’s decision to introduce an additional surcharge for foreign investors has been slammed by...
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Property investors given the upper hand following court case

Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief after a court ruling concerning Airbnb was handed down late last week in favour...
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Investment tip: Look for problems to solve

While property investors do their best to minimize risk in every purchase, Michael Xia—a 31-year-old investor that...
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How to find the next hotspot

Property hotspots are often hot topics in the vast field of property investment, and understandably so, because buying...
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Regional market outpacing city counterparts

New data has revealed one state's regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger price growth than its...
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20 suburbs swing in favour of buyers

Recent analysis, which claims the Sydney boom is well and truly over, has identified up-and-coming hotspots on the...
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Are you too late for this hotspot?

Finding a hotspot is all about identifying imminent capital growth, but have you already missed the boat? 
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'How we landed a property goldmine'

Jess and her partner Matt had multiple false starts before they secured a property in a Sydney hotspot, which is...
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Locating your next boom suburb

Do you know how to tell a hotspot from a 'not-spot'? Finding the perfect property investment location for your next...
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How a poker night led to a terrible property investment

Not all property doubles in value every seven to 10 years – something to which Michael Xia can testify to after...
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‘Poor neighbours’ can offer big opportunities for investors

Investors have been urged to look at the neighbouring areas of suburbs that have already begun to experience growth, to...
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Sydney market drives up national dwelling values

A new report shows Australia's housing market has improved thanks to strong gains and auction results in Sydney.
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Investors saving for years to buy property

Almost one-third of investors took more than four years to save the deposit for their investment property, Mortgage...
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Buyers more selective in the current market

With the development of a more complex and segregated Melbourne property market, buyers are becoming increasingly...
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Essential steps for achieving higher rental returns

Promoted by Rent.com.au Achieving higher rental returns and securing the best tenants faster, is a step closer via...
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