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Hotspots

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

charles tarbey pod
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How to succeed where other investors fail: real estate mogul reveals all

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, one of Australia's most prominent real estate identities...
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nick holden
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A short history of negative gearing

In any sensible debate on negative gearing, it is essential to explore the history and understand the potential impacts...
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caution
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Foreign investor surcharge ‘potentially disastrous’

The Queensland government’s decision to introduce an additional surcharge for foreign investors has been slammed by...
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Property investors given the upper hand following court case

Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief after a court ruling concerning Airbnb was handed down late last week in favour...
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Investment tip: Look for problems to solve

While property investors do their best to minimize risk in every purchase, Michael Xia—a 31-year-old investor that...
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How to find the next hotspot

Property hotspots are often hot topics in the vast field of property investment, and understandably so, because buying...
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Regional market outpacing city counterparts

New data has revealed one state's regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger price growth than its...
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20 suburbs swing in favour of buyers

Recent analysis, which claims the Sydney boom is well and truly over, has identified up-and-coming hotspots on the...
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Are you too late for this hotspot?

Finding a hotspot is all about identifying imminent capital growth, but have you already missed the boat? 
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'How we landed a property goldmine'

Jess and her partner Matt had multiple false starts before they secured a property in a Sydney hotspot, which is...
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Locating your next boom suburb

Do you know how to tell a hotspot from a 'not-spot'? Finding the perfect property investment location for your next...
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How a poker night led to a terrible property investment

Not all property doubles in value every seven to 10 years – something to which Michael Xia can testify to after...
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‘Poor neighbours’ can offer big opportunities for investors

Investors have been urged to look at the neighbouring areas of suburbs that have already begun to experience growth, to...
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Sydney market drives up national dwelling values

A new report shows Australia's housing market has improved thanks to strong gains and auction results in Sydney.
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Investors saving for years to buy property

Almost one-third of investors took more than four years to save the deposit for their investment property, Mortgage...
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robert german
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Buyers more selective in the current market

With the development of a more complex and segregated Melbourne property market, buyers are becoming increasingly...
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Essential steps for achieving higher rental returns

Promoted by Rent.com.au Achieving higher rental returns and securing the best tenants faster, is a step closer via...
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shane kempton
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Top tips for buying a house and land package

Investing in a house and land package can offer an array of benefits – as long as you are aware of the fundamentals...
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caution
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Investors face unprecedented hurdle in 2016

Property investors have been warned that the changing nature of the real estate market and data reporting could derail...
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stephen okeefe cricket podcast
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Australian test cricketer reveals all about his property portfolio

Recently called up to join the Australian side in a three-Test tour against Sri Lanka, professional cricketer and...
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‘Ingredients in place for Australian housing crash’

With a new report suggesting all signs point to a housing crisis, are property investors faced with a huge cause for...
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Industrial property luring investors from residential market

Strong rental returns and low interest rates are driving residential investors to the industrial property market,...
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Secrets to finding your own hotspots revealed

Active property investors across the country are always looking for the perfect investment location – but how do you...
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regional property
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Regional market leaves capital city in the dust

One state’s regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger price growth than its capital city suburbs,...
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lauren staley
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Tips and traps for buying interstate

Buying property in a state other than where you live can often be a great investment opportunity – but there are a...
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