Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
New Brisbane hotspots revealed
A number of up-and-coming property hotspots have been identified in Brisbane as the city prepares to profit from $47 billion in planned infrastructure projects.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
Melbourne market shows 'encouraging' trends
The Melbourne housing market is seeing capital growth stabilise as confidence returns to the property sector, a Victorian valuation firm has said.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
Regional Queensland set to take off
Mining families are taking serious notice of regional Queensland in regards to property following a series of recent reports that show its cities being the most...
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
Is Sydney too hot for investors?
Tim Lawless, Head of Research, RP Data
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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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