Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 22 Oct 2013
Finding good tradies
What is the difference between a good tradie experience and a bad or horror one? Top of my list, it is selecting a tradesperson that has “the care factor”.
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Hotspots • 22 Oct 2013
Confidence boost for market
Confidence in the property industry has sky-rocketed in the wake of the federal election, a new survey has shown.
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Hotspots • 21 Oct 2013
Investing in the world's most liveable city
Third year in a row and counting, Melbourne continues to offer the world’s best combination of healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture and environment and...
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Hotspots • 21 Oct 2013
Regional NSW prices to grow by up to 15pc
Robust price growth in Sydney is starting to impact regional real estate markets, according to Raine&Horne.
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Hotspots • 21 Oct 2013
Tide turning for top-end market
New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting.
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Hotspots • 18 Oct 2013
Investors ask: High-crime areas
I’ve found the suburb I want to buy in, but it has a high crime rate and I’m concerned about the risks associated with that. What precautions do I need to take to...
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Hotspots • 18 Oct 2013
Investor activity increases
Investor spending continues to rise as the property market gathers speed, according to a new report from PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 18 Oct 2013
Smart Property Investment aids third consecutive BRW ranking
The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the prestigious BRW Fast 100 ranking.
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Hotspots • 17 Oct 2013
6 tips to maximise your returns
There are many options for landlords to increase their rental yields that are relatively cheap and straight forward that many property investors don’t consider.
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Hotspots • 17 Oct 2013
Recognising value in the market today
The Australian property market has become active since the election, and just how quickly that has happened has caused some commentators to start talking about a...
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