Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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Top ten most expensive suburbs revealed read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Feb 2016
Top ten most expensive suburbs revealed
One city has dominated a list of Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs, newly-released figures show.
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NSW woman charged over property related SMSF dealings read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Feb 2016
NSW woman charged over property related SMSF dealings
A NSW woman has been charged with dishonestly obtaining money from SMSFs and dealing with proceeds of crime, ASIC says.
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Is Sydney experiencing a second coming? read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 19 Feb 2016
Is Sydney experiencing a second coming?
One of Australia's most recognisable real estate names is claiming recent auction results show Sydney’s boom is far from over, while a high-profile buyer’s agent...
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City's values see 100% increase read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Feb 2016
City's values see 100% increase
New figures have revealed that only one capital city has seen property values double in price over the past decade.
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