Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2014
Not according to "the Plan"
When I speak to someone looking to buy an off the plan property, one of my first questions is usually “investor or first-time buyer?”
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Hotspots • 17 Apr 2014
Investors ask: Buying 'on the trend'
Q. I am looking to buy my first investment property. I have been told that it is best to buy at the bottom of the cycle and sell at the top. However, someone told me to...
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Hotspots • 17 Apr 2014
Units lead charge in construction growth
New multi-unit dwelling commencements are growing rapidly, while detached houses are being built at a more modest pace, according to data released by the Housing...
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Hotspots • 17 Apr 2014
Airport to push western Sydney values sky-high
Property values in Sydney’s west are expected to take off with the announcement of a second airport at Badgerys Creek earlier this week.
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Hotspots • 16 Apr 2014
Capitals post solid auction clearance results on 'Super Saturday'
Auction clearance rates across the capital cities scored a steady result at the weekend as the autumn auction season signed off for the Easter and Anzac holidays with a...
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Hotspots • 16 Apr 2014
Second bath supercharges apartment values
Converting a walk-in robe to a second bathroom can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of an inner-city apartment, a new report has found.
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