Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2014
New resources hotspot revealed
A town in Western Australia’s Pilbara is poised to deliver high returns off the back of a new LNG project, according to a major developer.
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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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