Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 17 Mar 2014
How much superannuation do you need to retire comfortably?
We keep hearing that 'most' people won't have enough superannuation when they retire, but how is 'enough' and are you on track?
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Hotspots • 14 Mar 2014
Sydney stagnated by planning and infrastructure issues: Hazzard
Australia’s largest capital city isn’t full but has been held back by inadequate infrastructure spending and ineffective planning, according to the NSW planning and...
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Hotspots • 14 Mar 2014
New housing developments planned in Sydney suburbs
Thousands of new houses will be built in Epping and Lidcombe under a New South Wales government plan to revitalise these areas.
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Hotspots • 14 Mar 2014
Top 10 Perth suburbs for 2014
The Perth market will continue to perform for investors in 2014 if you know where to buy.
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Hotspots • 14 Mar 2014
Investors ask: Luxury properties
Q. The properties I currently own (three units, one house) are positively geared. I want to add a luxury property to my portfolio. How can I work out how this will...
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Hotspots • 13 Mar 2014
Calls for Abbott government to continue NRAS support
After recent criticisms levied at the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), one industry body has urged the government not to scrap the program.
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Hotspots • 13 Mar 2014
New online tool streamlines property search
A new feature on a popular real estate portal now caters directly to investors, linking market statistics to property listings.
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Hotspots • 13 Mar 2014
What does practical completion mean?
If you're interested in building houses, or moving into property development, it's important that you understand all the industry jargon.
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Hotspots • 13 Mar 2014
First home buyers becoming investors
Rising property prices and high auction clearance rates are changing the property market. First home buyers are now turning to the investment game and challenging...
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Hotspots • 12 Mar 2014
Gold Coast market regains its shine
The property market on Queensland's Gold Coast is bouncing back after a long period of stagnating growth, a major data analysis firm has predicted.
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