Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
Top tips for the best rental return
Are the numbers enough to know if a property is a good investment? Here are the five most crucial things to keep an eye on to ensure you'll get the best return possible....
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
The power of leverage
There are those investors who insist on doing everything themselves, including the property management. Their grand plan is usually to save some dollars and potentially...
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
Spending on new apartments jumps to $10.2bn
The latest national building approvals figures shows that spending on new apartments in Australia jumped to over $100 million to $10.2 billion during the last financial...
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
Potential 10pc growth ahead
Despite claiming property remains overvalued, a head economist has explained that house prices are still on the rise, with predictions of an increase of up to 10 per...
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
More overseas investing tips
In my last blog I gave you a list of some considerations to look at if you're keen on buying investment properties overseas. Here are some more things to think about.
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Hotspots • 16 Aug 2013
Five Darwin growth suburbs identified
Darwin is on track to becoming a real contender for the nation’s hottest market, with RP Data statistics showing considerable growth that is predicted to continue in...
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Hotspots • 16 Aug 2013
Timing buying in the current market
Australians are being urged to jump into the market while rates are low, however one economist suggests the opposite is a better approach. But what is right for you, and...
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Hotspots • 15 Aug 2013
Apartment supply low on Gold Coast
Supply of apartments on the Gold Coast has reached its lowest level in a decade, research from Colliers International shows.
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Hotspots • 15 Aug 2013
Should you DIY?
While watching a season of The Block can certainly get any keen investor ready to roll up their sleeves and fire up the tools in the believe of making  tens of...
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Hotspots • 15 Aug 2013
Location still toughest part of investing
While having enough money set aside as a deposit is one of the greatest challenges for investors, research has revealed that finding the right location trumps this...
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