Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
SMSFs and NRAS: A dangerous combination?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to investors about advertisements that promote using your self-managed super fund (SMSF)...
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
Properties discounted by up to 52pc
Queensland dominates the list of the most discounted properties nationwide, taking out six of the top 10 spots, according to new research from SQM.
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
Land release sells out in south west Sydney
Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA's) last release of the Heartwood residential development in south west Sydney sold out within four hours at the weekend.
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Hotspots • 22 Oct 2013
How subdividing can double your money: Part 2
This blog continues our look at profiting from subdivisions by showing you how to get your application approved.
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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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