Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Qld planning reforms before parliament read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Dec 2014
Qld planning reforms before parliament
The Queensland government has introduced legislation into parliament as part of its sweeping planning reforms to streamline the state's complicated planning process.
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Rich Harvey read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Dec 2014
Picking apart the unit market
In today's crowded unit investment market, it's getting difficult to know exactly where or what to invest in.
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Marie Mortimer read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Dec 2014
When to walk away
Whether you're looking for a home or an investment property, it pays to know when to compromise and when to just walk away.
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Brisbane's time to shine read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 01 Dec 2014
Brisbane's time to shine
The Brisbane property market is coming into its own, as results from the September quarter illustrate a positive momentum and signify a steady price growth over the next...
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Property investors cautioned about holiday homes read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Nov 2014
Property investors cautioned about holiday homes
With summer and the festive season upon us, investors have been warned not to let their holiday dreaming get in the way of their wealth goals.
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Investors ask: Improving cash flow read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Nov 2014
Investors ask: Improving cash flow
Q. I need to balance out my portfolio, so – other than waiting for the rental market to improve and paying down my loan ahead of time – is there anything creative I...
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Paul Wilson read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 28 Nov 2014
One roof, twice the rent
How can you create two income streams from one property without compromising on quality, tenant experience and aesthetic appeal?
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Foreign investment policy decisions hampered by lack of data read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 28 Nov 2014
Foreign investment policy decisions hampered by lack of data
A parliamentary inquiry into foreign investment in Australian residential property has raised concerns that there is insufficient data available to make informed policy...
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Nov 2014
Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed
New research has uncovered the 10 highest yielding locations for houses across Australia, with six hailing from one state.
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New home building in Qld skyrockets read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Nov 2014
New home building in Qld skyrockets
Residential construction in Queensland is at its strongest level in six years and shows no signs of slowing.
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