Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Aug 2014
Sydney bubble unlikely to burst
Despite rapid growth in the Sydney market, a local buyer’s agent has said the city will continue appreciating into the future.
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Hotspots • 01 Aug 2014
New tenancy dispute service launched
A free program by the state government will help landlords navigate difficult tenancy situations.
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Hotspots • 01 Aug 2014
6 steps to speed up council approval
Getting council approval for your renovation can be a tedious process but paying thousands in interest, week in, week out while you jump through hoops trying to get...
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Hotspots • 31 Jul 2014
Next property boom driven by nickel
As investment in coal infrastructure winds down, future property hotspots may be created by the nickel industry, a leading buyer’s agent has suggested.
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Hotspots • 31 Jul 2014
The 6 pros and cons of buying off-the-plan
Although there are several advantages to buying off-the-plan, buyers should also make themselves aware of the potential drawbacks.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2014
Govt plan to transform Sydney's harbourside
The Sydney inner-city waterfront is set to be revitalised by an urban renewal project currently being considered by the state government.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2014
Melbourne's standout suburbs are world's apart
The two fastest-growing suburbs in Melbourne over the last quarter were radically different in price, location and demographics, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria...
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2014
Top performers for each state identified
The suburbs with the highest capital growth across the country have been highlighted by new data from Residex.
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2014
ATO cracks down on dodgy developers
Investors using trust structures to hide income from developments may face steep fines, the Australian Taxation Office has warned.
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2014
Buying and selling off-the-plan
Buying off-the-plan has numerous benefits, but many investors are underprepared when the time comes to resell their investment.
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