Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 24 Apr 2014
Sydney rental availability at 'crisis levels': REINSW
The Sydney rental market is heavily tipped in favour of landlords, with vacancies reaching a critical low in the last month.
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Hotspots • 24 Apr 2014
Capital cities show signs of weakness
The latest housing data from Australian Property Monitors shows softening conditions in all capital city markets except Brisbane and Adelaide in the March quarter.
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Hotspots • 24 Apr 2014
Sorting the spruikers from the specialists
Most property investors need advice and assistance to make the most of their portfolios, but how can you spot a spruiker? How can investors protect themselves against...
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Hotspots • 24 Apr 2014
Furnished or unfurnished?
Investors who are looking to increase their returns may consider furnishing their investment properties, but there are a few market conditions you'll need to be aware of...
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Cate Bakos read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 24 Apr 2014
Where should I buy next?
Property investors often want to know where to buy next, but sometimes in their search for the next hotspot they're missing some important variables.
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Hotspots • 23 Apr 2014
Families increasingly favour smaller yards
Despite the common idea that large block sizes are more desirable in the suburbs, many people are now looking specifically for homes on smaller blocks, a Melbourne...
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Hotspots • 23 Apr 2014
How NRAS can be a success
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has copped some criticism from market commentators, but some investors have effectively used the scheme to build their...
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Hotspots • 22 Apr 2014
Queensland rental markets tighten
Rental markets across south east Queensland have seen vacancies shrink in the lead-up to Easter, according to data from the REIQ.
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Hotspots • 22 Apr 2014
How to stop tenant issues from getting out of control
There have been plenty of horror stories about disgruntled tenants who leave rental properties completely trashed. But how can you prevent this from happening to your...
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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2014
The pitfalls of building a granny flat
Simon Pressley - Propertyology
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