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Hotspots

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

rory orourke
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Top 10 coastal Perth suburbs for 2016

Buying in a buyer's market doesn't mean you can take a lax approach to doing your due diligence and finding the right...
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paul benion
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Investors encouraged to take a 'back to basics' approach in 2016

With the latest property sales data showing that nationally house prices are in decline, property investors need to...
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2016 Melbourne hotspots revealed

Strong price growth, continued gentrification and reduced time on market mean that these 12 suburbs are the ones to...
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10 cash flow friendly suburbs for 2016

Investors in this city have been struggling with falling prices and increasingly high vacancy rates – but wise...
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Agency busted over mining town claims

Providing unsubstantiated rental guarantees for investment properties in a troubled mining town has landed a Perth...
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Auction activity takes a big hit

Australia’s auction market has slumped over the past 12 months, with fewer auctions held and more homes passed in...
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How this investor avoids worrying about his properties

That property investment entails a variety of risks is no new information for anyone, but while prospective investors...
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10 markets to take-off in 2016

The flow-on effects of Australia's capital city property boom and new policies and projects mean that regional centres...
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Investor tip: The importance of education for goal-setting

Many investors look to various resource materials and good mentors to guide them as they jump start their property...
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Buyers ignore gloomy market predictions

A new survey has revealed an optimistic home buyer outlook for the year ahead – although a number of respondents...
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8 areas with 30%-plus growth

New data has revealed the parts of Sydney that have undergone the most value growth over the past year – with one...
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Capital city price gains revealed

New house value data has revealed the state of the national property market heading into 2016 – with one city...
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chris gray
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Investing interstate? Why you should work with a professional

Buying property away from home can be a great option, but you should consider seeking help from professionals to...
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cate bakos
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Key factors that profoundly influence determining a price

There is more to establishing price than just a market appraisal.
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'Worrying signs' emerging for housing market

A global investment management group has expressed growing concerns for Australia's largest housing markets. 
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How to start investing without a plan

A real-life investor talks to the team about how he successfully built a portfolio on the fly - and what he's learned...
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A businessman explains why he advises against property development

After spending a decade building a diversified 11-property portfolio, QVS Commercial Interiors' managing director Eric...
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eric brown spi podcast
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'How I built a portfolio from scratch'

Join the team as we talk to a real-life investor about how he built a multi-property portfolio and generated impressive...
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Christmas Special! What happened in 2015 and what's in store for 2016

Join the team for our Christmas Special as we look forward to 2016 and have a look back on some of our favourite...
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shane kempton
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Population clock to increase demand for apartments in Perth

One of the most significant trends in the Perth real estate market over recent years has been the growing demand for...
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How to find the best property investment location

Even if you don’t believe in property ‘hotspots’, there’s no denying that finding the perfect property...
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Bittersweet outcome for Sydney investors

An inner-city Sydney suburb is set to receive thousands of new apartments as part of a state government infrastructure...
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All I want for Christmas is a Point Piper mansion

How much would these prestigious properties cost Santa if you put them on your wish list this Christmas? Take our quiz...
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Australia should 'be alert to the risk of a recession'

A global investment management group has warned Australians to be realistic about the national economy, flagging the...
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5 mistakes that made me a millionaire

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