Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2013
Small development on a shoestring
Not every investor has access to a pool of funds that they can dip into whenever they please. Despite this, it’s still possible to get into developments by being a...
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2013
Steps to fulfill your insurance claim
  The best investors prepare for the worst, be it flooding, malicious tenant damage or a number of other factors. If the worst does happen and you find yourself...
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2013
Buyer demand increases in Queensland
In a sign of confidence for the south-east Queensland market, development sites in the region are being snapped up by buyers.
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2013
Current market makes advice crucial
The current market is making good advice more crucial than ever, according to advice from the Property Professionals of Australia (PIPA).
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2013
Natural disasters and rental properties
We have experienced another summer of extreme weather which has caused considerable damage to properties across many states. So, let’s take a look at the procedure...
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Hotspots • 27 Feb 2013
Qld mining town hotspot turns sour
While Moranbah was once hailed as a hotspot that saw substantial capital growth and offered phenomenal yields, many investors in the suburb are now struggling with their...
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Hotspots • 27 Feb 2013
Fast 50 suburb starting to boom
A south-eastern suburb of Perth tipped in Smart Property Investment’s Fast 50 report has already seen unexpectedly fast growth over the past two months, according to...
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Hotspots • 26 Feb 2013
Economic growth set for Victorian suburb
800 jobs will be created in the Melbourne suburb of Pakenham, following the amendment of the Cardinia Planning Scheme, which now enables the $315 million expansion of an...
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Hotspots • 26 Feb 2013
Positive gearing, negative gearing... what does it all mean?
Let's cut through the maze about Positive gearing vs Negative gearing & Positive Cash-Flow vs Negative Cash-Flow. Which is best and what do they mean?
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Hotspots • 25 Feb 2013
Election unlikely to rain on market parade
While elections have traditionally seen the property market slow down as buyers and sellers hesitate in their decisions, prominent real estate professional John McGrath...
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