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Hotspots

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

marie mortimer
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When to walk away

Whether you're looking for a home or an investment property, it pays to know when to compromise and when to just walk...
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lachlan walker
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Brisbane's time to shine

The Brisbane property market is coming into its own, as results from the September quarter illustrate a positive...
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holidays
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Property investors cautioned about holiday homes

With summer and the festive season upon us, investors have been warned not to let their holiday dreaming get in the...
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deposit home
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Investors ask: Improving cash flow

Q. I need to balance out my portfolio, so – other than waiting for the rental market to improve and paying down my...
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paul wilson
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One roof, twice the rent

How can you create two income streams from one property without compromising on quality, tenant experience and...
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stats1
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Foreign investment policy decisions hampered by lack of data

A parliamentary inquiry into foreign investment in Australian residential property has raised concerns that there is...
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BESTSUBS
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed

New research has uncovered the 10 highest yielding locations for houses across Australia, with six hailing from one...
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QLD SPI
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New home building in Qld skyrockets

Residential construction in Queensland is at its strongest level in six years and shows no signs of slowing.
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darwin property
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Darwin property prices will bounce back

Real estate group Raine & Horne has dismissed talk that Darwin's property market is set for a crash, insisting the...
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innerwest
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Overlooked Sydney suburb to take off

A Sydney suburb currently “somewhat bare” in terms of social amenities has potential for substantial capital...
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sam saggers
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6 mistakes that cost you time and money

There are some things you can't control about your portfolio's growth, but these common mistakes are completely...
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winners spi
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SPI publisher crowned Business Publishing Company of the Year

Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment,  has been named Australia’s Business Publishing...
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investors
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Fears over investor surge 'misguided'

Concerns over Generation Y being locked out of the housing market are misguided, says one industry stakeholder, as...
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241114 JasonPaetow
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Why most property investors fail

Jason Paetow, director, AllianceCorp 
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rentnov
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Too many investors charging incorrect rent

Many investors are harming their bottom line by refusing to be flexible with the amount of rent they charge, says a...
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jane eyles bennett
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4 reasons to say 'no' to feature walls

There are some renovation trends that you need to steer clear of if you want to increase the aesthetic appeal and...
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sydney news
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Sydney headed for price downturn

Australia’s largest city faces a correction in property prices if current growth levels continue for much longer,...
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sydneyspi
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NSW in solid financial position

Most NSW residents consider themselves to be “financially comfortable”, new research suggests.
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PROPERTYMARKET
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Property market faces ‘significant’ correction

A new housing market sentiment survey by RP Data has found 68 per cent of Australians think the property market could...
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CHINA
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China agreement to drive up rural property prices

The announcement of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has the potential to immediately inflate farm...
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money
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Investors losing thousands of dollars in disputes

Widespread confusion over capital works carried out in rentals is costing investors and tenants thousands of dollars...
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regional
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Investor activity booms in regional town

A sea-port town appears to be experiencing rapidly elevated investor activity, according to new data.
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rory orourke
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Why Perth house prices still represent fair value for money

Despite negative news coverage and less-than-exciting price growth predictions – Perth still offers great...
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171114 ToddPolke
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How to find the next hotspot before everyone else

Todd Polke, NSW head coach, Positive Real Estate
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cains
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Queensland region has top-yielding suburbs

A tourism-driven region in Queensland is now host to four of the nation’s top 12 suburbs for rental yield for units,...
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