Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 21 Aug 2013
Gold Coast benefits from mining boom
The Gold Coast is the latest city to have seen the benefits of the mining boom, according to a new study.
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Hotspots • 21 Aug 2013
Mining cuts may affect Mackay market
Investors with properties in Mackay, or considering purchasing in the area, need to be diligent in the face of mining job cuts, according to a leading property research...
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Hotspots • 20 Aug 2013
Still a way to go until the 'boom'
While the current record low interest rates have some discussing the potential for a return to a strong capital growth environment, there is still a missing link,...
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Hotspots • 20 Aug 2013
Competition in Sydney's west heats up
An investment opportunity in Sydney’s west had buyer’s agents camping out overnight to obtain blocks of land for their clients, due to the strong demand in the...
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
The property price driver to put on your radar
Sam Saggers, Positive Real Estate: The property price driver to put on your radar
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Hotspots • 19 Aug 2013
New transport hub for growth region
The state government has completed a multi-million dollar transport hub to cater to the fast-growing region south of Perth.
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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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