Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Smaller cities set to lead price growth read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Mar 2016
Smaller cities set to lead price growth
Home value growth rates in smaller cities may soon start to rival Sydney's, a new report has found.
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Market results discredit doomsday predictions read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 02 Mar 2016
Market results discredit doomsday predictions
One of Australia’s most respected real estate figures has spoken out against predictions of a 50 per cent decrease in Australian property values, pointing to one...
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Julie Cumming read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 02 Mar 2016
Questions to ask when buying off-the-plan
Put down the fancy brochure and get your facts straight before signing on the dotted line.
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Some market values to decline by over 3.5% read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2016
Some market values to decline by over 3.5%
Home value growth is likely to slow down across Australia this year, according to a recent report.
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How I turned $4,500 into a multimillion-dollar portfolio read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2016
How I turned $4,500 into a multimillion-dollar portfolio
In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we find out how hard work, perseverance, education and a dogged never-give-up attitude set Victor Kumar...
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Cam McLellan read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2016
What to consider when choosing between similar properties
There are pros and cons with every purchase, but how do you make the decision to buy one property over another?
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Shane Kempton read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Mar 2016
Established homes proving more popular with first home buyers
A gradual decline in new home building starts in Western Australia suggests investors are seeking established properties.
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Josh Masters read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 26 Feb 2016
Making lemonade out of negative gearing cuts
If the tax incentive is the only thing keeping you in the market, it might be time to reassess your property investment strategy.
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Landlords urged to be more proactive and avoid unnecessary risk in tenant selection read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 26 Feb 2016
Landlords urged to be more proactive and avoid unnecessary risk in tenant selection
Promoted by Rent.com.au   Maximising the return on a rental property investment and securing quality tenants can be significantly improved by conducting appropriate...
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How well do you really know your Aussie architecture? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Feb 2016
How well do you really know your Aussie architecture?
Test your eye for architecture by taking our weekly quiz.
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