Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Cate Bakos read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 11 Mar 2015
Top 3 mistakes investors make
Property investors who allow emotions to enter into the transaction make three key errors which can lead to long-term problems.
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Miriam Sandkuhler read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 11 Mar 2015
6 steps to successful negotiation
In order to become a truly successful investor, you need to master the art of negotiation. 
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Five capital cities record falling prices read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Mar 2015
Five capital cities record falling prices
Five of Australia’s capital cities posted declines in house or unit prices during 2014, new research has revealed.
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Property 'price crash' coming read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Mar 2015
Property 'price crash' coming
Property prices in Australia are going to crash within a decade, according to one third of real estate agents, with some predicting it could come in as little as three...
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Sydney and Melbourne markets continue to run hot read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Mar 2015
Sydney and Melbourne markets continue to run hot
Auction results continue to go from strength to strength in Australia’s big two cities, although the smaller capitals reported weaker results.
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Victor Kumar read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 09 Mar 2015
4 ways to be sure you're paying below market value
Investors often think they’ve nabbed a bargain if they secure a property for below its original listing price, but all may not be as it seems.
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Mining region ‘crash’ an ‘opportunity’ for investors read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 09 Mar 2015
Mining region ‘crash’ an ‘opportunity’ for investors
Despite talk of the end of the mining boom and subsequent property price crashes, one commentator and stakeholder has claimed that investors should once again turn their...
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4 top suburbs for investors in 2015 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Mar 2015
4 top suburbs for investors in 2015
Four suburbs which are primed for imminent capital growth have been identified by prominent property experts.
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Apartment surge drives record result read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Mar 2015
Apartment surge drives record result
New data on housing approvals has revealed the changing nature of Australia’s real estate market.
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Perth set for 'prolonged slump' read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Mar 2015
Perth set for 'prolonged slump'
Perth property price growth is going to remain weak due to an oversupply of property and an underperforming economy, according to one market analyst.
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