Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 12 Mar 2014
US recovery puts dent in Australian property crash forecasts
Recent claims by commentators such as Harry Dent that the Australian property market is headed for destruction have been challenged by local and international data.
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Hotspots • 12 Mar 2014
Baby boomers helping baby's boom
More and more parents are helping their children get a kick start in the property market. This trend threatens to continue the upward trajectory of the market and make...
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Hotspots • 11 Mar 2014
Outstanding price growth for Brisbane’s inner north
Apartments in Brisbane’s inner-northern suburbs have been consistently achieving double-digit annual growth since around 2008, according to a local real estate group.
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Hotspots • 10 Mar 2014
Perth suburb in hot demand
The Perth suburb of Woodlands is seeing increased property market activity as second and third home buyers return to the market.
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