Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 17 Nov 2015
Choosing your first investment
Over 70 per cent of property investors hold just one investment property, according to statistics from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Indeed of the 1,764,924...
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Hotspots • 17 Nov 2015
10 top tips every investor should know
Feeling overwhelmed by the substantial amount of information available for property investors? Kick-start your research with these key topics.
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Hotspots • 17 Nov 2015
Building a savings plan
As property prices rise rapidly in some capital cities, the deposit for a property often represents a significant chunk of a person’s yearly income. Yet this amount...
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Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
The stress of settlement
After the sales contract on a property becomes unconditional, backing out is no longer an option – but sometimes circumstances arise where arranging settlement becomes...
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Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
6 top tips for buying at the best price
1. Identify good-value buys To know whether a property is a good deal, you need to understand the local market, according to author and buyer’s agent Miriam...
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Jeremy Iannuzzelli property investor read icon 8 min read
Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
The man with a plan
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Antony Bucello read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
Planning to buy off-the-plan?
Consider these potential present and future risks before making an off-the-plan purchase.
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Kevin Lee property investor read icon 8 min read
Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
Learning to bounce back
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Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
Slow growth sets in
The softening rental market looks set to remain in Australia's capital cities, with a new report indicating that landlords should brace for even worse news. 
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Hotspots • 16 Nov 2015
Lending changes starting to be felt
Owner occupiers are entering the market in increasing numbers, but recent restrictions appear to be having an impact on investor activity.
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