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Hotspots

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

shane kempton
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What does the election result mean for investors?

There is an old saying in real estate which is very true – “the property market is built on confidence”. You...
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zaki ameer
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The 5 most common unethical real estate practices

Corrupt practices and unethical sales tactics occur across Australia every day – do your due diligence to avoid...
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Property market to 'bottom out' as investors retreat

Real estate prices are expected to deteriorate across the nation, driven by an apartment oversupply, lower population...
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22 regions set to boom

Poor retirement planning and insufficient superannuation has baby boomers targeting the affordability of regional...
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How a difficult childhood paved the way for a successful young investor

Niusha Zambo faced a family tragedy early on in her life, forcing her to start working at the age of 12, and she has...
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Foreign investors given lifeline in South Australia

South Australia has decided not to follow NSW, Queensland and Victoria in imposing surcharges on foreign property...
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Property prices soar across capitals

A new report shows Australia’s two most populous cities have pushed the growth rate for dwelling values to a record...
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paul wilson
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How to spot a spruiker

If something sounds too good to be true, it often is. Property spruikers beware – the crackdown is coming.
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simon pressley
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Mum and Dad investors are driving Australia’s rental market

It is essential that these investors are encouraged to add to the rental pool available to Australia’s growing...
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niusha zumbo
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From family tragedy to successful young investor: 'How I did it'

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, a real-life investor reveals how her difficult childhood...
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Yields hit record lows for Sydney and Melbourne

New figures show that yields have continued to fall across all capitals, with Sydney and Melbourne experiencing the...
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Then v now: is it really getting harder to buy property?

A controversial commentator has slammed Generation Y’s “self-entitlement” about property prices, sparking a war...
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Property group penalised for misleading investors

A Queensland property investment group has been fined by ASIC for producing potentially misleading online...
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Real estate to benefit from Brexit fallout

Global real estate group Knight Frank is confident the Australian property market will benefit from Brexit, as...
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How to do due diligence on hotspots

How much weight can you even place on hotspot predictions? Here's how to work out if a location really is the next boom...
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Top 3 hotspot mistakes

 When searching for your next property investment location, make sure you don't fall into these traps. 
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3 characteristics of a hotspot

Finding the 'perfect' property investment location doesn't have to be an elusive goal. There are only three things you...
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stephanie brennan
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Where this investor bought to get 7 properties by 25

If you want to be in a position to retire on your property income by the age of 30, you better make sure you're buying...
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profit
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Australia's most profitable hotspots revealed

The property markets across the country which have generated the biggest profits and losses for investors and...
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paul benion
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Melbourne's population boom creating opportunities for investors

Melbourne is set to continue as one of the strongest-performing property markets in Australia due to its booming...
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tom panos
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How to beat other investors

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, real estate identity, property investor and auctioneer...
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Investor Alert - DomaCom - June 2016

DomaCom’s Kidman Station, the world’s biggest crowdfunding exercise, offers investors a unique opportunity to...
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Two Australian markets ‘most exposed’ to Brexit repercussions

The historic Brexit referendum last week saw Britain vote to leave the EU – but what does it mean for these two major...
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More foreign investors tipped for South-East Queensland

New withholding rules and additional taxes to foreign investors in New South Wales and Victoria are set to attract more...
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simon buckingham
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Why Labor's negative gearing policy might be bad for everyone: Part 3

In the final instalment of this three-part analysis, it's time to revisit claimed benefits of the policy and attempt to...
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