Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Hotspots an investment dangerzone read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Sep 2014
Hotspots an investment dangerzone
As the market continues to record strong growth, investors who rush to buy into the latest boom suburb may leave themselves vulnerable to risk, a property investment...
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Two in five homes sold above asking price read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Sep 2014
Two in five homes sold above asking price
A new report shows almost half of all homes sold in Australian capital cities over the past year were purchased above the asking price.
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Perth's top performer in the spotlight read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Sep 2014
Perth's top performer in the spotlight
Despite sluggish conditions in the Perth market, one suburb has seen a surge in buyer interest.
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How to find bargain properties read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Sep 2014
How to find bargain properties
Nick Viner Buyers Domain
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Sunny outlook for QLD market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Sep 2014
Sunny outlook for QLD market
Queensland is tipped as the next state to ride a wave of growth as interstate buyers increasingly look north, according to a leading real estate expert. John McGrath,...
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Development boom in Melbourne's west read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Sep 2014
Development boom in Melbourne's west
Tens of thousands new residents will move to Melbourne’s north west with the launch of a residential housing estate in the region. The 711 hectare site in Rockbank...
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New survey to uncover inner workings of property market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Sep 2014
New survey to uncover inner workings of property market
Property investors are being encouraged to participate in a nationwide sentiment survey to help reveal the key trends underlying the market – and could win an Apple...
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Sales turnover soars to new heights read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Sep 2014
Sales turnover soars to new heights
House and unit sales are at their highest levels in four years, but RP Data predicts these volumes may begin to taper over the coming 12 months.
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Investors cautioned about rent guarantees read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Sep 2014
Investors cautioned about rent guarantees
When a developer offers buyers guaranteed rental income, it may indicate that the local market is weak, a buyer’s agent has warned.
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Rental markets weaken in majority of capitals read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Sep 2014
Rental markets weaken in majority of capitals
According to a newly released report, all capital cities recorded slowing rental conditions over the June quarter except Adelaide and Darwin.
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