Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
David Johnston read icon 2 min read
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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Rory O'Rourke read icon 3 min read
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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Cate Bakos read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
Piecing together the puzzle
Lately I’ve been engaged to help more and more home buyers. We have always worked with investors and a smaller blend of home buyers, however with interest rates this...
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Jacque Parker read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Jun 2013
How to avoid overpaying
It’s easy for most buyers who have little experience to pay more for their home and/or their investment property than it’s worth. Let’s face it, many buyers...
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Hotspots • 21 Jun 2013
Choosing the right colour for small spaces
Choosing the right colours is one of the most important decisions you need to make when decorating – whether you’re prepping it for rent or sale, or simply for...
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Hotspots • 21 Jun 2013
Majority of properties sell for profit in 2013
Almost 90 per cent of properties sold in the first quarter of 2013 generated a profit according to RP Data.
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