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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2014

Regional sales slip, prices rise

Rural property sales across Australia have fallen, but prices are slowly crawling back, according to new data.

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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2014

The chase for yield

Investors are increasingly chasing high yields in an effort to help them hold onto their properties and grow their portfolios - but how can you tell if the numbers...

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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2014

Melbourne luxury market strengthens

The Melbourne property market saw strengthening demand in the higher end of the market during the first quarter of the year.

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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2014

Vic government cracks down on dodgy auctions

Auctions in Victoria will come under scrutiny from Consumer Affairs over coming months in a bid to weed out illegal practices.

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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2014

Simple ways to increase your rental yield

There are some proven strategies you can implement to improve the rental yield of your investment properties.

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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2014

The road to success: Q&A with David Brewster

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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2014

Fragile Perth market on the brink

Concerns that the state government may increase stamp duty and scrap exemptions for first-time buyers would seriously impact the already volatile market.

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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2014

Apartments rise in popularity

Increasing numbers of tenants are looking to live in apartments rather than houses, a major listings portal has revealed.

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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2014

RBA meeting minutes dissected and more

Each week I review numerous sources from housing reports to news coverage to uncover trends within Australia’s property markets. This week I’ll be focusing on the...

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Hotspots • 04 Apr 2014

Yuri the cab driver

It never ceases to amaze me how an unexpected encounter can offer a new perspective on the Australian property market. 

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