Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 27 Mar 2013
Investors Ask: Can I expect capital growth?
Q: I’ve recently increased the rent on my investment property and am now achieving a gross yield of 6.8 per cent. When can I expect this rent windfall to be followed...
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Hotspots • 27 Mar 2013
Property investment to surge in 2013
This year has been hailed 'the year of the property investor' by one industry group, pointing to low interest rates and strong median rental yield.
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Hotspots • 27 Mar 2013
Ensuring you don't overcapitalise
During the last six months of 2012 the value of building approvals for home renovations in Western Australia totaled $324.4 million. As a result, WA property owners are...
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Hotspots • 27 Mar 2013
Sydney’s north west identified as a growth hub
Hubs in Sydney’s north west have been tipped for significant growth on the back of an office development boom by a senior economist.
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
Housing affordability rises for eighth consecutive quarter
A recent surge in housing affordability is driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
Further changes identified for Western Sydney
Western Sydney is currently an investor favourite, with strong rental yields and expectations of future growth, however proposed developments are leaving a number of...
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
SMSFs drive NRAS boom
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has seen increased interest among buyers, however the largest pick up has been seen in the SMSF sector.
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Paul Bennion read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Rental returns for apartments outstrip houses
Apartments are now the favoured asset choice for investors in Australia as they generally offer higher rental returns compared to traditional homes.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Change ahead for NSW suburbs
The NSW government is looking to transform a large amount of land in eight different areas, with the first recently announced.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Construction boom to transform Adelaide
The city of Adelaide is undergoing a significant facelift with construction volumes at an all-time high and major infrastructure projects ramping up.
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