Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
JENGA HOUSE read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 23 Sep 2015
Australia’s average property price uncovered
Strong activity on the east coast pushed Australia’s average property price to heightened levels in the last financial year, but that figure hides the massive...
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tasmania read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 23 Sep 2015
Property slump in sight
A global investment bank has predicted Australia will soon reach the peak of its housing cycle, with ongoing implications for the national economy.
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Melbourne read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Sep 2015
Judge each state market independently
The degree of price variation between Australia’s largest cities has reached a point where the market can no longer be considered as a whole, according to a leading...
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Auction read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 Sep 2015
Auction results reveal weakening market
Auction clearance rates in Australia's two largest capitals continue to paint a picture of turning market fortunes, with one city recording consecutive declines. 
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ribbon house read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 Sep 2015
Impact of crackdown is still unclear
Months after major lending changes were first instigated, conflicting signs have emerged as to what impact regulatory intervention has had on the investor market.
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5 tips to maximise your portfolio's potential read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 Sep 2015
5 tips to maximise your portfolio's potential
Anyone can start building a property portfolio, but not everyone knows how to keep getting the best out of it.
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classifies read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 Sep 2015
Lending changes creating distorted market
The APRA-instigated lending changes may be hurting those who can least afford it, as investors look to offset the hit to their back pocket.
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wheels read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Sep 2015
More foreign buyers in government’s sights
The federal government has confirmed it is investigating hundreds of foreign buyer cases, with the Treasurer announcing another round of forced sales as part of the...
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Gold Coins read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Sep 2015
Property investment is 'pot luck'
A major stockbroking firm has raised concerns about the suitability of property investment for many self-managed super fund portfolios, describing it as a "hit and miss"...
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Beach read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Sep 2015
Reforms wide of the mark
Proposed underquoting reforms in NSW won't prevent "rogue agents" from taking advantage of sellers and may remove important negotiation mechanisms, according to two...
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