Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Jan 2016
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 share market continues.
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Hotspots • 14 Jan 2016
Potential default crisis in 2016
Another voice has joined a growing number of figures highlighting increased risks in the off-the-plan apartment market in Australia’s biggest cities.
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2016
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 investors are in trouble if they're relying on...
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2016
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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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2016
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 property.
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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2016
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 take a more pragmatic approach to the real estate...
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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2016
2016 Melbourne hotspots revealed
Strong price growth, continued gentrification and reduced time on market mean that these 12 suburbs are the ones to watch this year, according to the head of a peak real...
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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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