Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Feb 2014
Investors ask: Negative gearing
Q. I have two properties that are slightly negatively geared and I’m struggling to see the purpose of the properties. Should I look to be cash flow positive of keep...
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Hotspots • 13 Feb 2014
Infrastructure fast-tracked in Melb’s new suburbs
The Victorian government has announced a new plan to speed up infrastructure works in the new suburbs of Melbourne.
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Hotspots • 13 Feb 2014
Event series to ‘break down media noise’ for property investors
Property investors will be provided with a ‘plain language approach to market commentary’ in a new series of events set to kick off in March.
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Hotspots • 12 Feb 2014
Sydney listings fall to record-low
Property listings in the Sydney market are at their lowest level since 2008, according to data from SQM Research.
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Hotspots • 11 Feb 2014
Australian vendors to target international investors
A new global property website will promote real estate sales listings across 74 different countries, giving investors the opportunity to target international buyers.
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Hotspots • 11 Feb 2014
SA govt limits Adelaide expansion
The South Australian government has acted to halt urban sprawl in metropolitan Adelaide, limiting the expansion of development on the outskirts of the city.
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Hotspots • 11 Feb 2014
The pitfalls of repurposing your home
Turning your home into an investment property may not give you the end result that you’d hoped for.
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Hotspots • 10 Feb 2014
Development brings new life to North Sydney
Increased residential development will reinvigorate the residential property market in North Sydney, a local real estate agent has predicted.
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Hotspots • 10 Feb 2014
Get wealthy habits
If you look at the habits of the richest people in the world, you can identify some trends which you can implement to build your own wealth.
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Hotspots • 10 Feb 2014
How to refresh a tired kitchen on a shoe-string
If your home or investment property kitchen is looking a bit worse for wear, you may be dreading the cost to replace it. I would be too – kitchens can cost an arm and...
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