Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 Feb 2014
Investors warned about buyer incentives
Investors should be wary of buying properties sold with “gimmicks”, even when it might save them money in the short term, the director of a property advisory firm...
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Hotspots • 19 Feb 2014
Sydney is 'not full'
Despite fears about rising house prices and increased foreign property investment, a number of stakeholders have claimed that the idea of Sydney being ‘at capacity’...
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Hotspots • 18 Feb 2014
Backyard no longer just for granny
What was once the humble “granny flat” has suddenly become an attractive investment opportunity for savvy investors in Western Australia.
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Hotspots • 18 Feb 2014
Why should you consider a joint venture?
The answer is simple: if you want to buy into a good deal, and you don’t have the capacity in one way or another to complete it, then finding a joint venture partner...
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Hotspots • 18 Feb 2014
Drought fails to dampen regional markets
The drought in regional Queensland and New South Wales has not slowed property market activity in major towns, according to real estate agency Raine & Horne.
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Hotspots • 18 Feb 2014
City-dwellers embrace medium-density living
Australians in capital cities are increasingly opting for townhouses, terraces and villas over stand-alone houses, according to a new report from Bankwest.
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Hotspots • 17 Feb 2014
Prices to drop by 30-50 per cent: economist
A controversial US economist has predicted prices in Sydney and Melbourne could drop by 30 to 50 per cent in the next five years as part of a global real estate...
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Hotspots • 17 Feb 2014
How to build a high performance portfolio
Property investors will be given an all access view of a multi-million dollar portfolio at an exclusive panel session featuring Smart Property Investment’s managing...
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Hotspots • 14 Feb 2014
Sydney rental market remains tight
Rental accommodation in Sydney continues to be in short supply, despite a slight rise in vacancy rates over January.
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Hotspots • 14 Feb 2014
5 questions to ask when choosing a builder
Finding the right builder for your renovation or build is one of the most important decisions you need to make, especially when large sums of money are involved.
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