Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 12 May 2014
Starting from scratch: Q&A with Victor Kumar
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Hotspots • 12 May 2014
Most affordable Melbourne suburbs identified
New data shows there are still low-priced properties available in inner Melbourne despite reports of high value growth over the past year.
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Hotspots • 12 May 2014
FHO grant for existing homes scrapped in NT
Under changes brought in by the Northern Territory government, first home owners buying established properties will no longer be eligible for a grant.
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Hotspots • 12 May 2014
Sydney boom 'not over': SQM Research
Despite slower results over the past month, the Sydney market still has room to move, a property analyst has predicted.
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Hotspots • 09 May 2014
New Melbourne development linked to CBD by rail
A precinct dubbed “Australia’s largest urban renewal project” will be connected to the Melbourne city centre via rail, the Victorian government announced...
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Hotspots • 08 May 2014
Rents plummet in Perth
Perth’s ailing rental market took a further hit in the last quarter as rents dropped and supply edged higher.
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Hotspots • 08 May 2014
NRAS: The risks and the opportunities
With the Federal Budget fast approaching, speculation on what will happen to the National Rental Affordability Scheme is increasing - so what’s happening with the...
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Hotspots • 07 May 2014
More growth ahead for Sydney
Despite speculation that Sydney’s value growth may be coming to an end, investors buying in the right locations can still experience “instant growth”, according to...
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Hotspots • 07 May 2014
Tasmanian market loses steam
The Tasmanian property market began to slide in the March quarter, though activity remains stronger than one year previously, new data from the Real Estate Institute of...
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Hotspots • 07 May 2014
Cross-collateralisation versus standalone: Which is the best option?
There are consequences to using equity to expand your portfolio. Find out which option you should avoid.
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