Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 29 May 2014
Rental market tightens in country Victoria
Vacancies across regional Victoria have dropped half a percentage point in the space of 12 months, according to new data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria...
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Hotspots • 28 May 2014
Inner-city Brisbane apartments ‘should be avoided’
  Despite many investors turning their attention to Queensland’s capital, an award-winning buyer’s agent has warned that buyers should be steering clear of the...
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Hotspots • 27 May 2014
Slowing Perth market still has room to move
While Perth may have passed the peak of its price growth, investors may still find opportunities in the market, a leading property researcher has claimed.
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Hotspots • 27 May 2014
Blue-chip versus high-growth high-risk locations
When investing in property which location is a better long term decision? Should you go with somewhere which is more expensive but has consistently stable rental demand...
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Hotspots • 26 May 2014
Sydney approaching danger zone
The Sydney market may be entering dangerous ground as prices climb higher and more investors jump into the market, a major research firm has warned.
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Hotspots • 23 May 2014
Sales volumes soar in Mildura
The Mildura market is flourishing due to a government push for increased residential development, a major real estate agency has said.
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Hotspots • 23 May 2014
Booming prices push down yields
While many investors welcome rising house prices across Australia, the upswing is causing rental yields to plummet, new information from RP Data reveals.
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Hotspots • 22 May 2014
Qld lifestyle markets warming up
Tourism hotspots were the star performers of the March quarter in Queensland.
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Hotspots • 22 May 2014
How to do your own rent appraisal
Before you put your investment property up for rent, you need to know what potential tenants will be prepared to pay.
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Hotspots • 21 May 2014
Strong appraisals signal active winter market
Although winter is traditionally a quieter period for property sales, current activity levels suggest the market will remain robust throughout the coming season,...
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