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Hotspots

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

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Property bubble burst will reveal new hotspots

An impending price correction in one of Australia’s largest capital cities could actually be an opportunity for...
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How much money do I need to invest in property?

Property investment is an incredibly popular form of long-term wealth creation. But just how much of a hit will your...
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Your rights and responsibilities as a landlord

You may be using property investment as a wealth creation vehicle, but as long as your property is tenanted, your...
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Stop your tenant's NYE party from becoming your 2016 hangover

New Year’s Eve rental property parties can leave an expensive financial hangover for unsuspecting landlords.
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Are we in a property bubble? Does aircraft noise depress property prices? And where’s the next boom?

Join the team and special guest as we speculate, meditate and pontificate on all things property investment. Listen...
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Quiet end to year for auction market

Melbourne’s auction market has now outperformed Sydney’s for the 10th consecutive week after a sedate weekend of...
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Holiday homes: Buying versus renting

It’s almost holiday season again, and for many out there the age-old question will come up: should you buy a holiday...
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2016 Victorian hotspots announced

A peak real estate industry body has released its investment predictions for the year ahead.
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Investor lending continues to fall

Lending to investors has declined for a sixth consecutive month – and further falls in both investor and...
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Using equity to build your property portfolio

Whether you have one investment property or a multimillion-dollar portfolio, you can use equity to fast-track your...
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Investors trapped with no option to sell

Landlords in a number of regions across the country are facing a dire situation with untenanted properties and...
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How much more could you be making?

Have a guess how much investors are earning by listing their properties as short-stay accommodation in some of...
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Real estate identity on the run

A Queensland real estate figure accused of trust breaches relating to the sale of US investment properties has failed...
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6 signs of a healthy market

These 6 key occurrences are a reliable indication that a property market is in a good state.
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The road to millions

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How to cosmetically renovate your investment property

Is one of your properties a little the worse for wear? A cosmetic renovation could add hundreds of thousands to its...
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How to understand property data

Knowing how to interpret property data, which statistics to monitor, and what to ignore, are key steps in making a...
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What is a property bubble?

Property bubbles: where would Australian news headlines be without them? But just what does this oft-touted term refer...
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2016 boom suburb predictions

A major shift in government policy could be about to heavily influence property values in the new year, according to...
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Sellers running out of luck

Auction prices show no signs of slowing, but one city's clearance rate continues to slide, according to results from...
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Property investment risk and how you can reduce them

It’s easy to get carried away with fantasies about property investment riches and an ever-rising market – but...
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How to buy property off-the-plan

Buying property off-the-plan is sometimes viewed as risky investment strategy, but several buyers have used this...
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Do I Need To Conduct A Building And Pest Inspection Before Auction?

It may seem like overkill to conduct a building and pest inspection on a property that you are yet to make an offer on,...
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What is negative gearing?

Negative gearing – the media, politicians and investors love talking about it, but what does it actually mean and why...
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Get set for life

With recent speculation that the pension age is going to keep rising and constant reminders from finance experts that...
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