Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Jun 2013
Off the plan
We all hear about the benefits of off the plan developments, but aside from stamp duty savings, groovy new dwellings and small holding deposits, what are some of the...
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Hotspots • 13 Jun 2013
Investors Ask: Buying with a limited budget
Q. I’m on a limited budget and am contemplating investing in a low-income area because the yields don’t look too bad and the entry price is good. Is this a risky...
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Hotspots • 13 Jun 2013
Signs of demand for Brisbane's inner north
Investors are snapping up inner-city apartments in Brisbane, with recent auction results indicating strong demand for the inner north.
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Hotspots • 13 Jun 2013
Hotspots identified for population and building
One state has dominated a recently released population and construction hotspot list for the second consecutive year.
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Hotspots • 12 Jun 2013
Investing in regional areas
High median sales prices, congested traffic conditions, increased costs of living...ah the perks of living in the city!  But hold on.  Surely there’s an...
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Hotspots • 12 Jun 2013
Investors under ATO scrutiny
More than 110,000 investors are in the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) spotlight for having made incorrect claims, new information has revealed.
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Hotspots • 12 Jun 2013
Rental demand key to finding best property
A new survey has found that, when it comes to finding the best property, investors overwhelming look for areas with the best tenant demand above any other factor.
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Hotspots • 12 Jun 2013
Unit and townhouse sales show strength
Demand for units and townhouses has increased with sales strengthening over the past year, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest data...
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Hotspots • 11 Jun 2013
Options opening up in Perth
With the new allowances around granny flats enticing investors to Perth, one council is opening up opportunities even further, which may have the potential to boost your...
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Hotspots • 11 Jun 2013
Sydney's affordable areas identified
New data is pointing to Sydney’s far west and south west as having the most affordable property opportunities since August 2009, however the inner-city suburbs may...
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