Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
September quarter shows increase in housing affordability
The September 2012 quarter has been the latest in five consecutive quarters to record an improvement in housing affordability, according to the Real Estate Institute of...
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
Outer suburbs seeing greater rent hikes than CBD
The outer suburbs of Sydney are seeing a higher increase in rent than inner city suburbs, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
Do you really know what you are signing when building?
Some builders are offering extended warranties to their clients with many builders offering from 25 to 50 year warranties. However it is important to understand what...
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2012
Gold Coast suburbs tipped for growth
A revival of property prices is expected in some areas of the Gold Coast on the back of billions of dollars of development, according to latest research figures.
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2012
How to raise rents without vacancies
If you’re anything like me, at some point, you’ve had difficulty deciding whether or not to raise the rent and how to do it.
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2012
Strata 101: Understand your scheme
Units, apartments and townhouses can present a great opportunity for investors looking to expand their property portfolio and for new investors looking to dip their toes...
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2012
Increased demand for affordable homes in Qld
Demand is rising across Queensland for affordable homes, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). The REIQ September quarter showed the...
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2012
Property values record growth
While seven of Australia’s capital cities recorded growth in home values over the month of November, a one per cent drop in Melbourne managed to offset the gains of...
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2012
Be clear on your goal
Different investment goals yield different results, so be clear on your goal if you want to see success.
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Hotspots • 03 Dec 2012
Proximity to popular schools drives demand
Property demand in Sydney’s suburbs is driven by its proximity to popular schools, according to a major real estate group.
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