Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 28 Aug 2013
The key to unit buying success
In some areas of Perth, the huge demand amongst investors for units has seen prices jump by as much as 50 per cent during the past year, but there are a number of things...
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Hotspots • 28 Aug 2013
Australians lacking financial diligence
Two thirds of Australians don’t review their financial goals often enough, according to Finder.com.au.
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Hotspots • 28 Aug 2013
How to do a subdivision
Subdividng can seem confronting for many investors, but it's an important skill to add to your property investing toolkit. Let's go over some of the "must knows" for...
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2013
Underpriced 'hidden gems' revealed
Investors looking to snap up underpriced properties about to grow due to the ‘ripple effect’ are spoiled for choice, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2013
Ten-year high for housing
The number of properties being constructed in Sydney has reached a 10-year high, jumping by more than one third in a year, according to premier Barry O’Farrell.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2013
You've gotta have a plan
Before you can build a house you first must determine what type of house you want to build. To articulate the type of house you want you must start by considering...
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Hotspots • 23 Aug 2013
New hotspotting software
New software that is able to map investment return down to a specific house level has emerged on the market. However, it’s currently in the hands of a real estate...
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Hotspots • 23 Aug 2013
Insurance issues wrecking north Qld market
Difficulties with insurance have caused the north Queensland apartment market to suffer to the point of being the worst performer across the country, according to a...
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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2013
A trip across the country
While he’s known for flying around the country to snap up bargains for his investors, wHeregroup location researcher and buyer’s agent Todd Hunter has been...
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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2013
Houses more popular with new investors
Small houses are more popular with first-time investors than apartments, according to the Mortgage Choice 2013 First Time Property Investors Survey.
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