Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 27 Jun 2013
Refinancing on the table for one in four
Nearly a quarter of homeowners are considering refinancing their mortgage, with a large percentage looking to fund a renovation or purchase another investment property.
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Hotspots • 27 Jun 2013
Cheap can sometimes be expensive
With so many Australians wanting to dive into property investment to build wealth and move towards a goal of financial freedom, the focus is firmly on value for money.
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Hotspots • 26 Jun 2013
Auctions gain interest as Perth continues to grow
Auction clearance rates in Perth have reached 54 per cent as properties in the area continue to climb in value, according to Raine&Horne.
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Hotspots • 26 Jun 2013
Tasmanian property continues to plunge in value
Property values in southern Tasmania continue to fall, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 26 Jun 2013
Thirteen ways to boost cash flow
Already purchased an investment property? There are still things that you can do to increase your cash flow and rental yield. Here are 13 tips.
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Hotspots • 25 Jun 2013
$1.1 billion of development announced
Jobs and investment will be injected into a number of areas in Sydney’s west, making them more attractive for potential residents according to a NSW government...
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
Major boost expected for WA
The falling Australian dollar will give a major boost to the Western Australian property market by making homes even more affordable for overseas buyers.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
Beware the dodgy tradie!
The tradie profession is one that has suffered from some regular negative publicity. Have you noticed how current affair programs just love their ‘dodgy’ tradie...
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
Underperformance for coastal investors
The largest declines in residential property values have occurred in unit dwellings across coastal and lifestyle markets, according to RP Data.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
Planning system in NSW up for change
Investors would be wise to take a close look at the new white paper for New South Wales’ planning system, with just four days left to make submissions.
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