Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Get set for life 2 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jun 2014
Get set for life 2
GET SET FOR LIFE Australians are increasingly realising they may not be able to rely on the government to fund their retirement. Property gives people the option to...
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Hotspots • 10 Jun 2014
Investors take note: avoid floors of hard knocks
Changing the flooring in your unit is one way to greatly increase the value of your investment. Hardwood, floating and tiled floors are some of the most attractive...
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Hotspots • 10 Jun 2014
‘Frenzy’ is finished: SQM Research
New stock on market data suggests the housing market is losing steam and is heading into more stable territory.
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Sam Saggers read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2014
Expensive lessons: Q&A with Sam Saggers
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Psychology explains irrational investing decisions read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jun 2014
Psychology explains irrational investing decisions
Investors should be wary of making poor decisions as a result of psychological biases, a behavioural analyst has warned.
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Deep divide in QLD market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jun 2014
Deep divide in QLD market
A split is emerging in the Queensland market, with a majority of the state seeing conditions improve while mining towns spiral downwards, data from the REIQ shows.
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Hotspots • 05 Jun 2014
Prices set to keep rising for Sydney units
Sydney’s high-density apartment market will remain strong for two more years before prices ease, according to BIS Shrapnel.
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Perth prices take a hit read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 04 Jun 2014
Perth prices take a hit
The Perth market softened over the month of May, with the median house price dipping despite an improvement in sales activity.
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Have house prices finally peaked? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Jun 2014
Have house prices finally peaked?
Property prices have fallen and the market has almost reached a historical cut-off point, suggesting the market might have peaked. 
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Hotspots • 03 Jun 2014
Investors warned about spruiker dangers
Property buyers in New South Wales have been cautioned about the risks of attending free property seminars hosted by property promoters.
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