Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Hot Sydney market won’t stop rate cuts read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Apr 2015
Hot Sydney market won’t stop rate cuts
Record mortgage volumes and the strong demand for Sydney property will not prevent the Reserve Bank from cutting the cash rate, according to a leading economist.
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Sydney boom disguises looming problem read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Apr 2015
Sydney boom disguises looming problem
The strong growth in Sydney prices has overshadowed the fact that an oversupply is developing, one expert warns.
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Cam McLellan read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Apr 2015
How to overcome the fear of investing
Too many would-be investors don't end up pursuing their property goals. Here's how to make sure you stay on track. 
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Ben Kingsley read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Apr 2015
The overlooked market driver
If capital growth is on your investment agenda, then you need to look out for this trend. 
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Housing oversupply battering Perth market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 31 Mar 2015
Housing oversupply battering Perth market
Selling times have blown out in Perth as listings have increased by more than 15 per cent since the start of the year.
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Auction clearance rate climbs as high as 87.5pc read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 31 Mar 2015
Auction clearance rate climbs as high as 87.5pc
Sydney and Melbourne have recorded their biggest auction sales results of 2015.
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Up-and-coming capital growth hotspots revealed read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Mar 2015
Up-and-coming capital growth hotspots revealed
Six suburbs in one state that are expected to deliver strong returns to investors throughout 2015 have been identified.
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Foreign buyer reforms would harm market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Mar 2015
Foreign buyer reforms would harm market
A proposed crackdown on foreign investors could punish first home buyers and push Sydney prices even higher.
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Supply and demand both rising read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Mar 2015
Supply and demand both rising
Conflicting evidence has confused the debate about whether the market is cooling or will continue booming.
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Philippe Brach read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 30 Mar 2015
4 tips for successfully structuring your portfolio
Financing your properties may not be the most exciting part of investing – but if you get it right from the beginning, you give yourself and your portfolio a massive...
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