Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 21 Jan 2014
Developer activity threatens growth
Increased development activity in regional towns could signal weaker growth in those markets, a leading property expert has warned.
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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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