Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
WA read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2015
WA recovering and now ‘investors’ best option’
One state’s property market is emerging from its lull and swiftly becoming the ‘shining light for property investors’, according to a prominent commentator.
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Todd Hunter read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2015
The necessary evil that many investors neglect
It's easy to get busy throughout the year and lose track of exactly what's happening with your portfolio - but there's one crucial step that you need to stay on top...
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Philippe Brach read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2015
When to increase the rent
In a hot property market, it can be tempting to frequently increase the rent you're charging, but there are four key considerations you need to be aware of before upping...
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Common mistakes landlords make, property investors, investments, rent, rental market read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 23 May 2015
On setting rent: Four common mistake landlords make
Many property investors rely on rent to take care of several expenses, and while setting its rate may seem like an easy enough task to do without the help of a...
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making an accurate rent appraisal, property investments, rental market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 May 2015
Is your rent appraisal accurate?
Many property investors opt to do away with agents to determine the correct rent appraisals in order to minimize their expenses, and rightfully so because anyone can do...
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Coastline read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 22 May 2015
Coastal communities post impressive capital gains
House prices in key regional centres are growing at rates that may make capital city vendors envious.
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Bronte read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 May 2015
Cash rate could fall further despite Sydney boom
Reserve Bank deliberations suggest another interest rate cut may be coming in the months ahead.
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Rory O'Rourke read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 May 2015
Top 10 Perth suburbs for 2015 and 2016
The Perth market will continue to perform in the new financial year if you know where to buy.
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Sam Saggers read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 21 May 2015
8 things to consider before purchasing a house and land package: Part 2
Investors who want to cash in on favourable market conditions and build equity quickly should consider house and land packages – but there are some estates and...
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Zoran Solano read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 20 May 2015
Brisbane market taking off
Important infrastructure projects in Brisbane are set to further boost the city's property market. 
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