Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Carolyn Parrella read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Dec 2014
5 ways to protect your holiday home
Renting out a holiday home exposes you to a greater risk of theft, damage, legal liability and more – but there are ways you can reduce your risk and enjoy a...
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Peter O'Malley read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Dec 2014
5 questions investors must know the answer to
If investors fail to ask themselves even the most basic of questions, they leave their portfolio vulnerable to poor performance. 
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WA housing stock almost doubles read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Dec 2014
WA housing stock almost doubles
With almost double the number of listings on the market in Western Australia compared to last year, one real estate commentator has warned against overpricing properties...
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Darwin to return to form read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Dec 2014
Darwin to return to form
Interstate investors will drive a resurgence in the Darwin property market in 2015, according to claims from a national real estate franchise.
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Queensland regional growth kicks in read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Dec 2014
Queensland regional growth kicks in
The Sunshine State's key regional centres are beginning to reap the benefits of growing buyer confidence heading into 2015.
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Most popular suburbs revealed read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Dec 2014
Most popular suburbs revealed
One state has taken the lead as the nation’s best market for property sellers, according to the latest report from a national property website.
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Investors cautioned about high-end property read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Dec 2014
Investors cautioned about high-end property
With rental yields contracting in many of Australia’s capital cities, one property research firm has warned investors to steer clear of certain property price...
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2015 property market outlook read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Dec 2014
2015 property market outlook
Housing markets across the country are set to “remain generally subdued” next year, predicts a leading commentator.
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SMSF borrowing ban ‘hypocritical and unhelpful’ read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 11 Dec 2014
SMSF borrowing ban ‘hypocritical and unhelpful’
The Financial System Inquiry’s recommendation to abolish the ability to leverage debt within self-managed super funds has been lambasted by a wealth advisory group.
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Housing market ‘cooling’ read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Dec 2014
Housing market ‘cooling’
Property price growth across the country is slowing down, with only one city bucking the trend, according to a new report.
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