Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
China read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 May 2015
Chinese investors piling into local commercial property
Almost half of all Chinese investment in Australia is now concentrated in commercial real estate, new research has found.
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Todd Hunter read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 28 May 2015
When will the Sydney housing market come off the boil?
The Sydney property market is nothing short of idiotic - but there are signs things could be about to slow down. 
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Philippe Brach read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 May 2015
Capital growth versus cash flow
The strategy which you pursue and the properties that you target will depend on a number of factors - so which is best for you?
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Hannah Firth read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 May 2015
The big risk that too many investors are taking
A number of investors are avoiding spending money on something which could ultimately save their portfolio.
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Red House read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 May 2015
Top 10 Sydney suburbs for yield and growth
Sydney’s top-performing suburbs for rental yield have been revealed – and the findings defy the notion that high-yield suburbs often mean low capital growth.
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Cam McLellan read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2015
Why paying off your home with your salary is a waste of time
People are often keen to get rid of the debt hanging over their family home, so they invest a lot of time and money paying it down – but there is a smarter (and...
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Rural read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2015
Top 10 suburbs for buyers
The 10 locations across the country with the most favourable conditions for buyers have been uncovered in a new report – with nine of the top 10 hailing from one...
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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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