Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 24 Jan 2013
Many are financially unprepared: REST
Investors must make sure they have a clear and justified plan for the future in light of new research showing just 14 per cent of Baby Boomers feel ‘financially...
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Hotspots • 23 Jan 2013
Inadequate insurance puts investors at risk
More than half of all self-managing landlords don’t have specific landlord insurance to cover incidents with tenants, even though research shows that three out of five...
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2013
Leading property minds share investment insights
Some of the property investment industry’s leading minds will come together to discuss the outlook for the Australian residential property market and the key issues...
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2013
How does the U.S. market differ from Australia?
I often get asked this question and in all honesty they are completely different market places.
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2013
Rebound areas in WA offer opportunities
Favourable market conditions offer ample opportunities for investors waiting to jump into property in WA, especially in ‘rebound areas’, according to RE/MAX WA...
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Hotspots • 22 Jan 2013
Property professionals should be qualified: PIPA
There are more than 80,000 professionals employed directly or indirectly in the property industry to give advice, but research suggests that less than one per cent of...
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Hotspots • 21 Jan 2013
Darwin to see double digit growth, says expert
Darwin’s property prices are expected to head north in 2013 after emerging from a slump, according to hotspotting.com.au’s Terry Ryder.
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Hotspots • 18 Jan 2013
Area may see “overnight jump” in prices
A significant proposal for an area in New South Wales has been identified as likely to underpin long-term price growth as well as a quick spike in values, according to a...
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Hotspots • 18 Jan 2013
Steps to evaluate your financial health
As we get back to business after the holiday season, January is a great time to re-evaluate your financial health and put into place strategies to knock over your...
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2013
Avoiding the number one investor mistake
Investors often make the mistake of "buying from the heart' and, as a result, paying too much. If the numbers don't add up, don't buy. Here's how to get yourself in the...
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