Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 29 Jun 2015
Property prices to fall in seven capitals
Investors who are speculating on big capital gains in Sydney and Melbourne look set to be cruelly disappointed, but Brisbane looks a safe bet, according to new...
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Margaret Lomas read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Jun 2015
4 things holding you back
Investors can put off purchasing their next property for a whole host of reasons – but there are four factors that shouldn't slow you down.
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Paul Glossop read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Jun 2015
How to buy site unseen
Many sophisticated investors purchase properties without ever having visited them, but a lot can go wrong with this buying strategy. 
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Amy Mylius read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Jun 2015
The problem with buying a bargain
Sometimes buying a property for under market value can come with unexpected costs. Here's what you need to know.
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Cam McLellan read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 25 Jun 2015
How to deal with setbacks
Every investor encounters roadblocks along the way. Here's what to do if the banks say 'no' or you get a problematic valuation.
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Hotspots • 25 Jun 2015
Highest proportion of renters found in Northern Australia
A new report into home ownership has found that Queensland and the Northern Territory have the largest proportion of renters in Australia. 
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Hotspots • 25 Jun 2015
Perth market poised for new growth period
A housing industry identity has raised the prospect of the Perth market entering a new growth phase, outlining historical trends that peg the city’s performance to...
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2015
Sydney house price growth nears 20%
Sydney prices continue to rise at extraordinary rates, while Darwin and Hobart are also showing strong signs of growth.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2015
5 best regions for sales gains revealed
The sellers markets most likely to return a gain in Australia have been revealed by a new report, reinforcing the dominance of one capital city market and representing...
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Marie Mortimer read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 23 Jun 2015
How to find a growth suburb
Investors and owner occupiers alike now want locations where homes are set to soar in value. How can you get in before the rest?
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