Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2013
Resource area tipped for longevity
While investing in mining towns is often considered risky, a recent study shows one resource-driven region has more longevity than others.
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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2013
Save money with the right paint
If you’ve owned an investment property for some years, chances are you understand the importance of quality repairs and maintenance versus cheap, quick fix...
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Hotspots • 22 Aug 2013
R-Code changes mean profit for Perth investors
It may take Perth real estate agents 6-12 months to fully understand the new R-code changes that took effect on 2 August, but for now, they appear to represent a...
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Hotspots • 21 Aug 2013
A project to get involved with
While we’re familiar with hearing of developers creating huge apartment complexes in the inner city and reaping a hefty profit, this building project is unlikely to be...
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