Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2015
Spruiker schemes in spotlight, regulator warns
A regulator warns property investors to be cautious of investment schemes, citing a string of recent legal actions against property promoters.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2015
Housing construction revolution
A recent study by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has highlighted a quiet revolution in new housing construction over the past two decades.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2015
Australia desirable to foreign investors
The fall in the Australian dollar makes our property market relatively cheap and desirable to foreign investors, according to a new report.
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Paul Glossop read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 29 Jul 2015
Why positive cash flow is imperative
The combination of falling cash rates and rising interest rates means it’s imperative that investors look for affordable, cash flow-positive properties with an upside...
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2015
Inner city set for massive boost to apartment stock
One area of inner Sydney will be home to almost half the new apartment stock projected to hit the market in the next three years, according to a new report.
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2015
3 drivers for success
Have you ever been frustrated by the talk of rising interstate markets offering the best conditions in the current property cycle – yet you know nothing about that...
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2015
Investors under increasing pressure
A third big four bank has announced loan rate changes in an attempt to curb investor borrowing activity. 
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Hotspots • 28 Jul 2015
Sustained slump in two capitals
The prospect of a recovery in two of Australia’s suffering capital city markets is a distant one, according to a leading property commentator.
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Cate Bakos read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 28 Jul 2015
5 emotional mistakes investors make
There are many mistakes investors can make, but here are 5 common times they can let their emotions get in the way.
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Cam McLellan read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Jul 2015
Tall poppy syndrome
In this day and age, being a tall poppy in the property investment industry is a must if you want to survive retirement.
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