Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Oct 2015
Big change in building approvals
The latest building approval figures represent a dramatic shift from previous results, but one industry identity has advised investors there’s no need for alarm just...
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Hotspots • 30 Sep 2015
Report reveals shifting buyer demographics
A new report has uncovered the demographic changes driving growth in Australia’s hottest markets, with regional areas set to significantly benefit from restrictive...
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Hotspots • 30 Sep 2015
Pain & Gain report figures released
Australians are still profiting from real estate on a mass scale, according to a new report, despite the number of loss-making sales rising over the most recent...
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Hotspots • 29 Sep 2015
3 big risks to your positively geared portfolio
Even with the best of planning, a positively geared strategy can be brought undone by the unexpected. But anticipating potential risks can help you minimise the pain and...
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Hotspots • 29 Sep 2015
High-risk postcodes revealed - September 2015
A major lender has released a list of high-risk postcodes where tighter lending restrictions will apply, with metropolitan suburbs featuring prominently.
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Hotspots • 29 Sep 2015
Auction results confirm market trend
Weekend auction clearance rates continue to show signs of a new order emerging among Australia's capital cities, despite an overall slump year-on-year. 
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Hotspots • 28 Sep 2015
Best markets revealed
A new report has revealed the most favourable markets for buyers and sellers in Australia, with metropolitan markets across the nation recording vastly different...
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Hotspots • 28 Sep 2015
How investors are avoiding the crackdown
A high-profile property industry identity has given an insight into how investors are overcoming new restrictions on their portfolio’s expansion resulting from the...
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Grant Mifsud read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 Sep 2015
5 questions you need to answer when investing in a strata complex
Investing in a strata complex can be a tricky process to navigate but, if you do your research early and know what factors to consider when searching for a property, you...
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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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