Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2016
10 cash flow friendly suburbs for 2016
Investors in this city have been struggling with falling prices and increasingly high vacancy rates – but wise suburb selection in 2016 could again see them reaping...
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Hotspots • 11 Jan 2016
Agency busted over mining town claims
Providing unsubstantiated rental guarantees for investment properties in a troubled mining town has landed a Perth real estate agency in hot water.
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Hotspots • 11 Jan 2016
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 according to new data. 
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2016
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 may sit on their hands for a while before starting...
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2016
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 are the markets to watch this year, according to a...
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Hotspots • 07 Jan 2016
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 investment journey, but Jim Hall proved that education...
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Hotspots • 07 Jan 2016
Buyers ignore gloomy market predictions
A new survey has revealed an optimistic home buyer outlook for the year ahead – although a number of respondents have indicated their support for increased...
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Hotspots • 07 Jan 2016
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 area almost recording a 50 per cent increase in...
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Hotspots • 06 Jan 2016
Capital city price gains revealed
New house value data has revealed the state of the national property market heading into 2016 – with one city emerging as a stand-out performer.
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Hotspots • 06 Jan 2016
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 ensure your investment is a successful one.
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