Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 14 Feb 2014
Qld’s economy obstructing Brisbane’s property market
The economic climate in Queensland is hindering Brisbane’s property market recovery, according to a 2014 property market forecast.
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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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