Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 Jan 2014
New Year's Resolutions: Top 3 prosperity tips for 2014
Most people have a bad track record when it comes to keeping their New Year's resolutions, but when it comes to mastering your finances, planning ahead and sticking to...
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Hotspots • 20 Jan 2014
New property expert database unveiled
A new website will help investors connect with property and finance professionals in their local area.
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Hotspots • 20 Jan 2014
To furnish or not to furnish for selling: That is the question
Furnishing a home when it's up for sale can help prospective buyers imagine themselves in the property, but it does come at a price. Should investors bother with this...
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2014
Purchasing costs sky-high
Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison website has found.
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2014
Property industry confidence soars
Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment survey has reported.
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity
Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a backyard, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Why set up a self-managed super fund
The popularity of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) has surged in recent years and now represents nearly one third of all super assets. Why?
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors
Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental markets across the country rebalance.
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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
New development for Darwin's suburbs
A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory government announced this week.
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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
Upwards, not outwards
Australia’s buildings, much like its property market, is on the rise and we are seeing more and more developers' building upwards rather than outwards.
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