Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Sam Saggers read icon 1 min read
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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Hotspots • 19 Mar 2013
Major changes ahead for mining hotspots
A new report released by the Queensland government’s department for state development, infrastructure and planning is set to bring about significant change for...
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Hotspots • 19 Mar 2013
Rents dropping, Vic
While many property owners are under the impression that rent is always increasing, new statistics show that rent can actually decrease over time.
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Hotspots • 19 Mar 2013
Think before you build
Site conditions can affect the price of building and the layout or design of the house that will be possible to build and so you need to be looking at them carefully.
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Hotspots • 19 Mar 2013
My month in the US so far
March has been quite a month! I just arrived in Montana, where the temperatures are freezing and the wind is blustery, and continue to find myself awed by the extremely...
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Hotspots • 18 Mar 2013
Surging regional cities set for growth
Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities are growing twice as fast compared to five years ago, where $4.4 billion will be needed for infrastructure and resources over the...
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Hotspots • 15 Mar 2013
Millions Of Australians have been tricked
A great reason to invest in property: Secure Retirement! Like many others in the much maligned Baby Boomer demographic, I enjoy the occasional dream about my impending...
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Hotspots • 15 Mar 2013
15% growth expected over next 3 years
An economic forecaster projects solid growth across the housing market over the coming years on the back of residential stock deficiency.
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