Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 28 Jan 2014
Ipswich investors taking advantage of granny flats
Granny flats are becoming an increasingly popular option for investors in Ipswich since the local council relaxed its planning laws.
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Hotspots • 28 Jan 2014
Highest buyer demand locations revealed
The country’s most in-demand suburbs have been uncovered, with one state accounting for five of the top 10. 
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Hotspots • 24 Jan 2014
Charterhill group of companies in trouble
Several related entities of a property and SMSF accountancy firm have gone into various stages of collapse, including at least two receiverships and a liquidation.
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Hotspots • 24 Jan 2014
Investors told to 'keep an eye' on Melbourne
Experts are optimistic about the performance of Melbourne’s property market in 2014, but things may get worse before they get better.
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Hotspots • 24 Jan 2014
Investors ask: Buying where you can afford
  Q. I'm currently renting in Sydney and I'm thinking of buying an investment home in a more affordable market to rent out. Do you think this is a reasonable plan and...
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Hotspots • 24 Jan 2014
Tips for renting to family and friends
Although it may seem like a good idea at the time, renting your investment property to family and friends can cause problems if the proper precautions aren’t taken.
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Hotspots • 23 Jan 2014
Price growth to slow
The rapid rise in Australian house prices is likely to slow in 2014, a major international ratings company has predicted.
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2014
No shortage of land in Victoria's future
Victoria has “more than enough” land to cater for future population and employment growth, a new government report has revealed.
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2014
Brisbane inner-city suburbs primed for growth
With Brisbane’s residential property market set to heat up this year, a property research analyst has highlighted the five suburbs investors should be focusing on.
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Hotspots • 21 Jan 2014
Capital growth 'not a given': expert
As the baby boomer generation retires, investors should not assume their properties will continue growing in value, according to a well-known property mentor.
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