Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 16 Oct 2015
NSW strata reforms finally introduced
Long-awaited reforms to NSW strata legislation have been introduced to state parliament this week, with changes set to simplify strata laws and free up redevelopment...
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2015
Owner-occupiers to share investor pain
After months of investors bearing the brunt of APRA’s revised lending guidelines, a major bank has announced increases to both investor and owner-occupier rates, with...
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2015
Rising sales activity
Property sales increased across much of Australia during the past year, with two capital cities recording significant boosts. But one property commentator has warned...
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2015
Real estate shake-up confirmed
The NSW Parliament has passed new legislation this week that will change the way agents market properties – and hopefully offer investors greater clarity during the...
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2015
Australian property due for dramatic decline
A leading economist has predicted that Australian property prices will drop within two years, with several banks issuing similar forecasts over the past week.
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Hotspots • 13 Oct 2015
Buy during the gloom, not the boom
Buying into a slowing property market could be a smart move for your portfolio. Just be sure to consider these tips.
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Hotspots • 13 Oct 2015
Property versus shares – investors have their say
The experts have had their say, but what do investors on the ground think when it comes to the choice between property and shares?
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Hotspots • 13 Oct 2015
Rebound for auction markets
Last weekend’s auction results saw improvements across Australia's largest property markets, following speculation that dramatic declines were a sign of slowing...
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Hotspots • 13 Oct 2015
Is it time to buy into the US market?
Australian investors could elevate their total property portfolio returns by purchasing in the US.
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Hotspots • 12 Oct 2015
Brisbane rents to remain static
New data has revealed bad news for Brisbane’s rental market, with no relief in sight for landlords, according to one buyer’s agent.
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