Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2013
Investors warned not to overpay as market heats up
Investors have been cautioned not to fall victim to ‘overheated’ property prices as confidence returns to the market.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2013
Higher rental yields to attract more investors
Investors are set to drive growth in the residential property market, according to brokers.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2013
Who will take the profits when selling?
For many of us, our home will be the largest wealth creating asset of our lifetime. It offers potential to grow in value through ways like capital gains or considered...
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Hotspots • 16 Sep 2013
Can investors still borrow 97%?
First time investors are being shut out of the property market by recent changes made by the banks and mortgage insurers.
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Hotspots • 16 Sep 2013
Infrastructure to strengthen thriving market
The Australian property market is experiencing its best September in years, Raine & Horne has reported.
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Hotspots • 16 Sep 2013
Chinese buyers driving growth: CEO
Overseas buyers are set to drive the residential property market up in 2014, according to Vow Financial chief executive officer Tim Brown.
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David Johnston read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Sep 2013
Maximising profit through knowledge
If you haven’t got a story about how your property investment returns were lower than you expected, you probably have a friend or two who do. Understanding the root...
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Hotspots • 13 Sep 2013
Housing demand higher than expected in Sydney
Population growth figures released by the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure indicate that Sydney will need another 100,000 more new houses than previously...
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2013
Consumer confidence hits three-year high
Consumer confidence has shot to its highest level since 2010, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment.
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Hotspots • 12 Sep 2013
Quiet Enjoyment - A two way street
“Quiet Enjoyment” is a concept common to residential tenancy legislation across the country.  Today we discuss exactly what that term means and how it creates...
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