Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 27 May 2013
Health services to underpin property value growth
New research has found that health infrastructure is a key driver of where Australians will choose to live, surpassing employment as the most essential consideration.
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Hotspots • 27 May 2013
Parts of Queensland 'too hot' for best buys
After purchasing over 120 properties in one Queensland area, an investor and buyer’s agent has told us that he’s moving on to other locations as the area is becoming...
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Hotspots • 27 May 2013
Make sure you know what you are signing up to
When making an offer to buy land you will need to consider the total amount you are offering to pay for the land and whether you will be making any deposit toward the...
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
A useful tool to give you options
A new online mortgage tool powered by eChoice.com.au means that consumers will now be able to compare their home loan options against a specific property, with...
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
Prices tipped to increase in Brisbane's inner-city suburbs
The property market in inner-city Brisbane is about to heat up, according to Propell Buyers Advocates national manager James Freudigmann.
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
Investors Ask: Increasing rent
Q. I have a two bedroom unit in Sydneys Inner West.  When would it be appropriate to increase the rent and how should I go about it?
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
It's time to look at your portfolio
With record low levels of interest rates once again occurring housing affordability has improved.  The result of this is market sentiment and media commentary is also...
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
To furnish or not to furnish when selling?
When trying to make a sale, first impressions are vital. And great first impressions can create an emotional appeal that potential buyers may not be able to resist....
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Hotspots • 24 May 2013
Area's economy set to transform
Substantial investment in new infrastructure and development projects is transforming the Whitsunday region’s economy, according to a new report by Broad Property...
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Hotspots • 23 May 2013
Empty nesters encouraged to seize downsizing opportunities
Empty nesters in large family homes are currently in the best position to sell since 2007, according to Raine & Horne CEO Angus Raine.
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