Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Realestate.com.au
The internet is the first stop for many people kicking off their research for an investment property. When you can research without breaking the bank – or even leaving...
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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Two thirds of Australians unprepared for retirement
An increasing number of Australians are failing to contribute enough to their superannuation to comfortably retire, research by industry super fund Club Plus Super has...
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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Significant changes on the horizon for Qld towns
The mining towns of Moranbah and Rockhampton are set to undergo massive changes as a part of the government’s plans to cut red tape in a raft of planning reforms...
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2013
How to buy off-the-plan: the pros and cons
With new buyer incentives offered by the government, and a growing understanding of the benefits, many investors are considering buying off-the-plan for their portfolio....
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2013
The Granny Flat Revolution
Once upon a time, Granny Flats were viewed as ‘an illegal garage conversion’ where you could provide cheap accommodation for $100/week.
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2013
Victorian town expected to outperform
Consumer confidence will create above-average capital growth in the Victorian regional centre of Ballarat, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2013
Six ways to improve your rent
Investors are constantly looking to improve their rents and push up their investment property's returns. Here are six practical items to consider if you're looking to...
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2013
2013: Finally time to live the French dream?
Owning a house in France has been the lifelong dream of many Australians for decades.  The picturesque image of a villa in the French countryside or of a pied-à-terre...
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Hotspots • 20 Mar 2013
High-density blocks for Sydney spark mixed views
Up to 30,000 units have been earmarked for eight Sydney precincts under a state government initiative to boost housing and employment.
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