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Hotspots

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

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Foreign buyers forced to sell up

Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered the forced sale of another eight residential properties illegally held by foreign...
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The number 1 reason most Australians aren't wealthy

Start making the right financial decisions by understanding your assets and liabilities.
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Investors warned about looming price declines

House price growth is set to decline significantly in 2016, with the possibility of entering negative territory beyond...
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Hey big spender!

Happy New Year from the Smart Property Investment team! It's the perfect time to set some saving goals and pay off your...
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Property versus shares debate back in the spotlight

A leading real estate group believes more investors will re-enter the property market as volatility in Australia’s...
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Potential default crisis in 2016

Another voice has joined a growing number of figures highlighting increased risks in the off-the-plan apartment market...
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How to pick a hotspot; Here comes the squeeze!

Real-life investors and property market experts discuss how you can find areas which are about to take off and whether...
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Pain for investors has only just begun

Investors have been warned to expect a tough year ahead as the full impact of the property boom becomes clear.
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Top 10 coastal Perth suburbs for 2016

Buying in a buyer's market doesn't mean you can take a lax approach to doing your due diligence and finding the right...
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Investors encouraged to take a 'back to basics' approach in 2016

With the latest property sales data showing that nationally house prices are in decline, property investors need to...
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2016 Melbourne hotspots revealed

Strong price growth, continued gentrification and reduced time on market mean that these 12 suburbs are the ones to...
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10 cash flow friendly suburbs for 2016

Investors in this city have been struggling with falling prices and increasingly high vacancy rates – but wise...
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Agency busted over mining town claims

Providing unsubstantiated rental guarantees for investment properties in a troubled mining town has landed a Perth...
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Auction activity takes a big hit

Australia’s auction market has slumped over the past 12 months, with fewer auctions held and more homes passed in...
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How this investor avoids worrying about his properties

That property investment entails a variety of risks is no new information for anyone, but while prospective investors...
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10 markets to take-off in 2016

The flow-on effects of Australia's capital city property boom and new policies and projects mean that regional centres...
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Investor tip: The importance of education for goal-setting

Many investors look to various resource materials and good mentors to guide them as they jump start their property...
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Buyers ignore gloomy market predictions

A new survey has revealed an optimistic home buyer outlook for the year ahead – although a number of respondents...
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8 areas with 30%-plus growth

New data has revealed the parts of Sydney that have undergone the most value growth over the past year – with one...
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Capital city price gains revealed

New house value data has revealed the state of the national property market heading into 2016 – with one city...
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Investing interstate? Why you should work with a professional

Buying property away from home can be a great option, but you should consider seeking help from professionals to...
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Key factors that profoundly influence determining a price

There is more to establishing price than just a market appraisal.
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'Worrying signs' emerging for housing market

A global investment management group has expressed growing concerns for Australia's largest housing markets. 
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How to start investing without a plan

A real-life investor talks to the team about how he successfully built a portfolio on the fly - and what he's learned...
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A businessman explains why he advises against property development

After spending a decade building a diversified 11-property portfolio, QVS Commercial Interiors' managing director Eric...
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