Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Bob Korver read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 Sep 2015
Should I rent to friends or family?
Renting your investment property out to close connections might seem like the kind of easy thing to do, but it can often be fraught with risk.
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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2015
Developer crackdown looms
The NSW government has announced its intention to clamp down on off-the-plan developers seeking to profit from the use of sunset clauses at the expense of property...
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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2015
Sydney land release could spell disaster for investors
New land releases in a capital city’s fringe, aimed at reducing housing undersupply and affordability issues, could hurt investors in the region.
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Apartments read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Sep 2015
New prognosis for Gold Coast property
A property data company has just released its annual report on the Gold Coast market, with improvements in several key indicators leading to a revised outlook.
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David Johnston read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 23 Sep 2015
What do the lending changes mean for you?
The lending landscape is vastly different to that of just a few months ago – here's what the changes will do to you and your properties.
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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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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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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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