Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Jul 2013
Capital city property growth forecasted
While green shoots are starting to appear in the residential property market, BIS Shrapnel believes any improvement will not be consistent nationwide with some capitals...
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Hotspots • 28 Jun 2013
Four ways to prepare for NRAS
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has been welcomed by many Australian property investors looking to cash in on incentives such as an annual tax-free lump...
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Hotspots • 28 Jun 2013
Is your block ready for a granny flat?
Investors looking to get two rental incomes from one property often look to creating a granny flat, but not all properties are able to sustain this type of addition.
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Hotspots • 28 Jun 2013
National listings numbers down
The number of residential property listings advertised for sale has continued to fall across the country, according to RP Data.
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Hotspots • 27 Jun 2013
Investors Ask: Free resources
Q. I am looking to invest in property for the first time. What are some useful resources and how can I find a good area to invest in?
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Hotspots • 27 Jun 2013
Property investment popularity strengthens
The popularity of property investment is rising according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), with record low interest rates driving confidence.
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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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