Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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Steve Waters and Ben Kingsley The Smart Property Investment Show read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Feb 2016
Are we about to see real estate Armageddon?
In this episode, we're joined by two experts to discuss the big issue of the moment – negative gearing. We also consider doomsday predictions that markets are going...
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Real estate boss sounds alarm on foreign investors read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Feb 2016
Real estate boss sounds alarm on foreign investors
The chief executive of one of Australia's top real estate groups has predicted a shake-up of foreign investment in Australia.
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Are property prices really going to drop by 50%? read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 Feb 2016
Are property prices really going to drop by 50%?
An American researcher’s prediction that Australia’s real estate prices are headed for a dramatic decline has been met with scepticism from a key member of the...
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'Increasing risk' in property market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 23 Feb 2016
'Increasing risk' in property market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned of the increasing risk in one real estate market as prices rise ahead of rents and vacancy rates continue to climb.
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Changes to haul property management into 21st century read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Feb 2016
Changes to haul property management into 21st century
Self-managing landlords may be able to send tenant notices via email, if proposed changes to one state’s legislation are given the go-ahead.
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carolyn parrella landlord issues rental investment property read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 22 Feb 2016
5 most common issues faced by landlords
Owning an investment property is a substantial commitment, but one that can provide many benefits if approached carefully and thoughtfully.
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