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Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Positive signs for Spring NSW market in new data

The warmer weather has driven Sydney vacancy rates down, new data from the Real Estate Institute of NSW reveals.
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First-home buyers ‘hurt’ by tighter lending environment

While experts believe that most property investors will be fine as lending interventions are implemented, first-home...
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Data tips stable hot spots amid downturn

The dynamics of supply and demand are not ideal for investors in many areas across Australia, but buyers’ agents are...
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Home values down despite slight recovery

Although three of the major capital cities recorded rising home values, overall values were dragged down by declines in...
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The different types of home loans for investors explored

Having a well-structured mortgage loan that suits the investor’s specific goals, capabilities and limitations is...
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Hotspots reignite in WA as rental demand surges

Every aspect of Perth’s rental market over the September 2018 quarter is benefiting property investors as rental...
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The 3 habits Millennial investors need to change

Millennials are facing a unique property investment horizon compared to their predecessors. We speak to a Generation Y...
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The ‘ripple effect’ in property investment

Finding the next property markets set to boom can be as easy as looking out into their 'prime neighbours'. Find out how...
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How smart investors are thriving in a tight lending environment

While acquiring finance for property has become harder due to recent lending interventions, experts believe that...
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Regional areas winning over capital cities as markets soften

New sales data shows that regional areas are outpacing capital cities in clearing properties for sale, against a...
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Property commentator shares how far $500k will take you in a capital city

Investors aiming to buy low might be doing their portfolio more harm than good if growth is their goal, according to...
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Capital city property markets primed for growth

Property lecturer and Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) chairman Peter Koulizos shares the suburbs...
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Data reveals capital city vacancy rates, house rents hold steady

Fresh data reveals capital city vacancy rates were relatively steady over September, with the majority tightening...
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Battered investor market shows more signs of improvement

Perth’s property market saw affordability improve over the September 2018 quarter with a slight softening of house...
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Only one major capital city sees value rise

Most of Australia's major capital cities continued to record value falls last week, the most recent data shows.
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Developer eyes Sydney’s south-west as boom area

A national property developer believes south-west Sydney will house the lion's share of Sydney's growth in the coming...
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Investment hotspots record rental drops for units

Two capital city favourites for property investors reported declines in unit rents in the last quarter, according to...
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Surprise as rental yields up to 9.2% in mining towns

Fresh analysis has found some mining towns with significantly high yields – in one case, up to 9.2 per cent –...
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Top property lecturer reveals his best lessons

This property lecturer of over 10 years shares four constants every property investor should be aware of when...
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Values decline in all major capital cities

Downward trends are continuing across Australian property markets, with fresh data showing a price drop across all...
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It’s the investor, not the investment, that counts

I’ve seen opportunists that create illusions of building a huge multi-property portfolio through a singular approach....
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Investment tip: Should you set up a trust structure?

Apart from buying property in their own name, in co-ownership or in a company name, investors also have the option to...
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Getting it right with calculating mortgage stress

Basic calculations for mortgage stress could leave you with the wrong perception of how your financing arrangement...
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New property analytics tool hits the market

Two powers in the investor and real estate sectors have partnered to deliver a new analytics tool for property...
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New supply downturn tipped for 2019

Subdued numbers in new home sales is heralding a downturn in home building to last throughout 2019.
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