Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
US property market rebounds
Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities in these markets,...
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Hotspots • 14 Jan 2014
Investor activity continues 2-year climb
Investor borrowing has increased steadily over the last two years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2014
Council plan boosts Holroyd prices
A new strategic plan from the Holroyd City Council has seen a rise in local house prices, according to the mayor.
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2014
Brisbane to overtake Sydney and Melbourne
Tight supply and high demand are expected to push Brisbane’s property market ahead of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets over the next year, according to a major real...
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2014
Don't let your home become a turn off
Whether you’re looking to sell or rent out your property, there are certain things you should try to avoid to stop your home from becoming a ‘turn-off.’
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2014
'Old into new' should be key rule for Perth investors during 2014
With weekly rents starting to plateau in Perth due to higher vacancy rates, boosting rental returns will be a major challenge for property investors during 2014.
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