Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2012
New data reveals investment spots
 Employment figures are tied to investment potential, quickly pointing out the hot, and the not so hot, suburbs and states in Australia.
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Hotspots • 12 Jul 2012
The secret to buying under market value
Some of the best deals I've experienced in real estate can be obtained from sellers who are in distress.  When you are on the hunt for your next property, keep your...
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2012
Resources boom reveals potential new hotspots
Some areas in Queensland are set to receive the majority benefit of the resources boom, according to a state government announcement yesterday.
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2012
Strike gold in Sydney's Western Suburbs
I received a press release a few days back from Raine & Horne which confirmed something we spotted some time ago.
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Hotspots • 10 Jul 2012
House prices may increase in NT
House prices might be driven up in the Northern Territory under a potential new Planning Commission, according to a government dispute.
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Hotspots • 10 Jul 2012
Australia's property transparency ranked highly
Australia has recently been ranked as one of the most transparent real estate markets in the world, for both general market conditions and environmental sustainability,...
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Hotspots • 10 Jul 2012
Investors may be slugged extra fees
Property investors may see themselves facing new levies on their properties to fund state services, according to a recently released government discussion paper.
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Hotspots • 10 Jul 2012
Striking Gold
Property investors in Australia are faced with over 500 Local Government Areas and 15,000 suburbs, so knowing where to buy next is no mean feat. Vivienne Kelly speaks to...
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Hotspots • 09 Jul 2012
Change afoot in mining towns
I’ve been talking about mining towns for some time now and passing on a rumour I have been hearing about the concern by local governments over the escalating cost of...
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Hotspots • 09 Jul 2012
Home security ignored by 45pc of renters
Investors should never leave home security to their tenants and need to ensure their properties are protected, according to a recent report into property security.
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