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Hotspots • 14 JUN 2013

$380 million lost through DIY mishaps

New research has found that while 75 per cent of us will attempt a repair or a renovation, one in five have made a mess of their attempt.

Hotspots • 13 JUN 2013

Signs of demand for Brisbane's inner north

Investors are snapping up inner-city apartments in Brisbane, with recent auction results indicating strong demand for the inner north.

Hotspots • 13 JUN 2013

Hotspots identified for population and building

One state has dominated a recently released population and construction hotspot list for the second consecutive year.

Hotspots • 12 JUN 2013

Investors under ATO scrutiny

More than 110,000 investors are in the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) spotlight for having made incorrect claims, new information has revealed.

Hotspots • 12 JUN 2013

Unit and townhouse sales show strength

Demand for units and townhouses has increased with sales strengthening over the past year, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest data...

Hotspots • 12 JUN 2013

Rental demand key to finding best property

A new survey has found that, when it comes to finding the best property, investors overwhelming look for areas with the best tenant demand above any other factor.

Hotspots • 11 JUN 2013

Options opening up in Perth

With the new allowances around granny flats enticing investors to Perth, one council is opening up opportunities even further, which may have the potential to boost your...

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Hotspots • 11 JUN 2013

Sydney's affordable areas identified

New data is pointing to Sydney’s far west and south west as having the most affordable property opportunities since August 2009, however the inner-city suburbs may...

Hotspots • 07 JUN 2013

Actress could have saved $800k

Engaging the services of an expert property buyer can provide investors with an extra level of protection when it comes to a sale, according to one buyer’s agent.

Hotspots • 07 JUN 2013

New buyers eyeing the market

Since the Reserve Bank (RBA) cut the official cash rate in May and kept it steady this month, one mortgage finding service has found that 52 per cent of loan enquiries...