Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 08 Jun 2016
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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Hotspots • 07 Jun 2016
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 Choice has revealed.
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Robert German read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jun 2016
Buyers more selective in the current market
With the development of a more complex and segregated Melbourne property market, buyers are becoming increasingly discerning.
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Hotspots • 03 Jun 2016
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 rent.com.au’s via RentCheck, RentQuotes and...
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Shane Kempton read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Jun 2016
Top tips for buying a house and land package
Investing in a house and land package can offer an array of benefits – as long as you are aware of the fundamentals of the purchase.
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Hotspots • 03 Jun 2016
Investors face unprecedented hurdle in 2016
Property investors have been warned that the changing nature of the real estate market and data reporting could derail their portfolio growth.
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Stephen O'Keefe property portfolio read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Jun 2016
Australian test cricketer reveals all about his property portfolio
Recently called up to join the Australian side in a three-Test tour against Sri Lanka, professional cricketer and property investor Stephen O’Keefe joins The Smart...
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‘Ingredients in place for Australian housing crash’ read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Jun 2016
‘Ingredients in place for Australian housing crash’
With a new report suggesting all signs point to a housing crisis, are property investors faced with a huge cause for concern?
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Hotspots • 01 Jun 2016
Industrial property luring investors from residential market
Strong rental returns and low interest rates are driving residential investors to the industrial property market, according to a Sydney-based sales and asset management...
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Hotspots • 01 Jun 2016
Secrets to finding your own hotspots revealed
Active property investors across the country are always looking for the perfect investment location – but how do you tell a ‘hotspot’ from a ‘not-spot’?
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