Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 04 Apr 2014
The pitfalls of subdividing
Sam Saggers - Positive Real Estate
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Hotspots • 04 Apr 2014
Off the plan: What you need to know
When considering an off-the-plan purchase, investors will be bombarded with facts, figures and pictures - but property is a numbers game and there are a few things you...
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Hotspots • 03 Apr 2014
How the economy affects the property market
Property markets, good or bad, are always driven by economic forces.
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Hotspots • 03 Apr 2014
What to do during construction
If you're about to undertake a development or renovation project, it's vital that you manage the project properly and know when to intervene and when to let the...
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Hotspots • 02 Apr 2014
Capital city prices break previous records
Prices are reaching an all-time high as Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Canberra surpass their previous market peaks, according to RP Data.
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Hotspots • 02 Apr 2014
Australian property not ‘massively overvalued’: SQM Research
Recent reports that Australian property is overpriced and heading for a correction have been criticised by a leading real estate commentator, who said across the country...
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