Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Capitals see downward trend in property sales read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 May 2016
Capitals see downward trend in property sales
While recent figures showed an annual increase in dwelling values across the combined capital cities, property transaction volumes are now trending lower.
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Hotspots • 09 May 2016
Combined capital city home values surge
Dwelling values have increased across all but two capital cities over the last 12 months, new research has revealed.
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Transparency read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 04 May 2016
Why transparency is a must when investing with a partner
Lena Lindley and Lauren Curren admit that they are nothing alike as property investors, but constant communication has helped them navigate their way through their...
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Investors cheated out of millions read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 04 May 2016
Investors cheated out of millions
Numerous landlords have lost property deposits and are owed rental payments after six real estate offices misappropriated millions of dollars, causing the franchises to...
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How to avoid a property lemon read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 03 May 2016
How to avoid a property lemon
Buying a problem property could land you in serious financial strife and bring your investment plans to a halt. So what can you do to avoid investing in a property...
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The Smart Property Investment Show read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 May 2016
'The worst property investment decision we made'
Lauren and Lena are the first to admit they’ve made some mistakes since they started purchasing property – everything from buying the wrong property types to selling...
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Top hotspots unveiled for 2016 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 May 2016
Top hotspots unveiled for 2016
An ACT region has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the third consecutive year.
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4 in 5 investors to abandon property read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 29 Apr 2016
4 in 5 investors to abandon property
A new survey has revealed that 79 per cent of investors would walk away from property if negative gearing were abolished.
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Philippe Brach read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 29 Apr 2016
Invest like an expert: 3 tips for success
If you want to create a profitable portfolio of properties that allows you to retire on your own terms, then it’s important to match your property decisions to your...
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2016
Can you guess Australia's hottest property markets?
A recent report has revealed the nation's strongest-performing markets for new home building and population growth. Has your investment suburb made the list? Take our...
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