Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 17 Oct 2013
Drop in new home lending
Loans for new home purchases slipped in August despite strong gains over the past year, new data from the ABS has shown.
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Hotspots • 16 Oct 2013
5 tips for friendly co-ownership
If you’d like to step into the property market for a reduced price, you could consider buying a property with a friend, but there are a few things you need to do first...
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Hotspots • 16 Oct 2013
Sydney market to remain strong
The Sydney market will continue its strong performance through to 2016, a new report from QBE claims.
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Hotspots • 16 Oct 2013
Bondi Junction market heating up
Sydney’s Bondi Junction property market is on the rise, with local and overseas buyers driving up demand for luxury apartments.
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2013
Melbourne market faces slowdown
Median price growth in Melbourne is threatened by an oversupply of stock and soft economic conditions, a new report from QBE LMI warns.
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2013
No end in sight for record-breaking spring
Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record solid auction performances despite higher listing numbers over the weekend.
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2013
Main residence exemption
  There has been a lot of talk and information regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and your main residence. Basically, your main residence can be exempt if your...
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Hotspots • 15 Oct 2013
Profiting from Perth's housing affordability problem
If there has ever been an opportune time to purchase investment property in Perth and get paid to solve a big problem, that time is now.
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Hotspots • 14 Oct 2013
How subdividing can double your money: Part 1
Investing in property is a long-term strategy but there are ways to get “instant equity”.
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