Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2014
Jobs growth powering Sunshine Coast market
The Sunshine Coast property market is seeing a pick-up on the back of strong employment growth in the region, a local buyer’s agent has said.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2014
Why are you making this referral and what's in it for you?
Unlike the finance industry, undeclared commissions and kickbacks have been rife in the taxation industry, with tax depreciation suppliers offering these incentives to...
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Hotspots • 24 Mar 2014
Impressive auction results in Sydney and Melbourne
Auctions in Sydney experienced another bumper weekend, while Melbourne also saw strong clearance rates.
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Hotspots • 24 Mar 2014
The cost of not asking questions
When you're purchasing an investment property, the more you know, the better - so it's important to know what questions to ask, and what comments you should keep to...
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Hotspots • 24 Mar 2014
Perth market back to 'normal pace'
The Perth property market has bounced back to normality in February after a seasonal lull during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2014
Investors urged to 'act fast' in Penrith
Penrith has seen stellar growth but investors only have a 'small window' of time to take advantage of it, a national property mentor has warned.
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2014
Spike in complaints about off-the-plan developments
New South Wales Fair Trading has recorded a rise in grievances with off-the-plan sales.
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2014
New rules for pools
If you have a property in NSW with a swimming pool and you plan to sell after April 2014, new laws will require you to have a pool inspection and obtain a certificate of...
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2014
Investors ask: Using smaller lenders
Q. I have $55,000 for my first investment property and I’m looking at an interest-only loan with an offset account attached. Would it be better to go through one of...
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2014
Property guru to reveal top investment suburbs
A well-known property mentor and TV presenter is set to unveil her exclusive list of hotspots for 2014.
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