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

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Auctions take a hit as multiple lockdowns persist

Auction volumes and preliminary clearance rates have taken a hit as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide remain in lockdown.
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This Central Coast suburb will remain ‘white hot’ for the rest of the year

The poster child of the COVID-19 city exodus, Gosford on the Central Coast, is now seeing an uptick in listings, but...
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Qld rental market hit by ‘the perfect storm’ in Q2

Almost two-thirds of Queensland have recorded their lowest rental vacancy rates since 2010.
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Property market update: Perth, June 2021

Perth’s property market boom almost grinds to a halt in June, as growth in dwelling values in the Western...
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Are the Olympics the break Brisbane’s property market has been waiting for?

The Olympics are officially headed for Brisbane, and although some 11 years away, the 2032 Olympic...
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Multiple state lockdowns to put downward pressure on auctions

While scheduled auction numbers appear stable for the coming weekend, CoreLogic anticipates downward revisions as...
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Low interest rates not the key driver of price growth: PIPA

While record-low interest rates are usually linked to strong property price growth, new analysis from the Property...
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$332m approval to boost housing supply in Sydney’s north-west

Just under 100 new homes will be built in Sydney’s north-west after the project was given the go-ahead by the NSW...
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Sydney’s prime property outpaces forecasts to take top spot in global rankings

Double-digit growth has put Sydney well ahead of the rest when it comes to luxury real estate.
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The best and worst rental yielding suburbs revealed

Australia’s rental market has seen its strongest growth since 2009, with the regions continuing to outpace the...
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Perth’s rental market surges, but experts wary of RTA review

Ahead of an impending review of tenancy laws, Perth’s vacancy rate has recorded its highest monthly increase since...
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The most successful auction day in Australia revealed

Saturday might be the most popular day for property auctions, but it isn’t the most successful, new data has...
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Bring-your-own-bathroom Auckland property sells for $2m

Despite the new measures introduced by the New Zealand government, the ‘DIY nightmare’ genre has maintained its...
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Is a post-lockdown surge on the horizon for Sydney’s property sector?

What can Melbourne tell us about the lockdown’s impact on Sydney’s property market?
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4 gaps in the COVID-19 support for renters

The Tenants’ Union of NSW has called for a ‘better and permanent hardship protections’ for renters across the...
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Rental yields reach decade high, but not all markets move at the same pace

Changing consumer preferences towards lifestyle destinations and a lack of supply have led to record national price...
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Auction activity stays steady amid lockdowns

The auction market has remained resilient despite lockdowns hampering both of Australia’s largest capitals, new data...
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Australian house prices to expand by 16%, ratings agency says

Ratings agency Fitch has raised its home price expectations for Australia on the back of low interest rates and the...
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Meet the regional suburb that’s beating out Perth’s hotspots

A coastal suburb is winning the attention of buyers over Western Australia’s metropolitan and regional hubs.
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Property market update: Brisbane, June 2021

Brisbane’s strong price growth continued into winter, as market activity in the Sunshine State capital remained...
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‘World-leading’ construction assurance tool in the works

A new tool will help determine the quality and trustworthiness of NSW residential buildings.
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Auction volumes set for 15% climb

After weeks of subdued activity, capital cities are set to see a double-digit rise in auction volumes over the week,...
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Spring market set to be ‘fantastic’ as appraisals surge 30%

In a show of confidence for Australian real estate, property appraisals are up over 34 per cent year-on-year for one...
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Australia’s least populated cities are now the fastest-growing

Canberra, Hobart and Darwin led the annual price growth in Australia, recording double-digit rises over the year, new...
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More than 1 in 3 Aussie properties cheaper to buy than rent

Having a mortgage is even more likely to be cheaper than renting than it was pre-pandemic, new research has revealed.
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