Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 16 Jul 2013
Outperformers identified in SA
Three Adelaide suburbs have been picked as outperformers due to their sustained performance above the curve on median price growth.
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Hotspots • 15 Jul 2013
New properties back in favour
New home lending edged higher in May 2013 with investor activity also strong, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance figures.
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2013
The magic of paint
In the old days real estate agents liked to have fresh coffee brewing during the open inspections so the aroma wafted through the house.
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2013
8 tips from one investor to another
Every successful property investor has their own strategies and routines that have helped them achieve that success. I recently had lunch with one of my most successful...
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2013
Investors saw big returns in May
Rents increased across most states in May, which meant landlords were the clear winners according to new research.
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2013
New legislation to make buying easier
Property buyers in Victoria will now have further disclosure from vendors about the property they’re looking to buy, according to recent legislation changes.
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2013
What granny flat law changes mean to WA investors
The rental of investment properties in Perth is about to be irrevocably changed at 3pm on August 2nd 2013; many think these changes are for the better. During the recent...
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2013
Government failing new buyers
The NSW government is failing to support first home buyers in purchasing a property, according to the Young Agents Chapter of the Real Estate Institute of New South...
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2013
Units still outperforming houses
Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison, according to new data released today.
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2013
What is “added value”?
Many people buy property with the intention of adding value and increasing their equity in the property, as well as increasing the property's rental yield.
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