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

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Why men own more properties than women

As of January 2021, Australian men own over 3 per cent more properties than women, according to a new report.
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NSW rental stock continues decline as Sydneysiders go west

The continuation of Sydneysiders leaving the big smoke for other parts of NSW has once again firmed up rental stock in...
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Competition pushes homes $50k above first offers

Nationwide, final bids are up almost $50k on the first offers being made, thanks to a boom in qualified buyers and...
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The WA location where rentals are spending just 11 days vacant

A number of regional centres have surpassed Perth in terms of the fastest median leasing time, with the city of...
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Auction volumes rise to second highest number annually

Capital cities witnessed over 2,200 homes taken to auction over the past week, with clearance rates rising close to 20...
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Property market update: Melbourne, February 2021

Against a backdrop of surging national property values, Melbourne’s housing market continued to stage a comeback in...
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Is now the right time to sell your property?

Australia’s housing market is currently in one of the strongest growth phases on record, but is now a safe time to...
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New home sales soar with one state blowing past expectations

New home sales in the three months to February trumped last year’s figures by 60.5 per cent, as the government’s...
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How this investor turned his dud buys into a $4m portfolio

Investor Chris Panic’s first foray into property investing landed him a dud buy, but that did not discourage him from...
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What is the average house price around Australia?

With the country rapidly recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, house and unit prices have picked up across the...
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International students key to unlocking Perth’s CBD revival

The Property Council of Western Australia is demanding government support to reactivate Perth’s reputation as a...
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Where to find the highest rental yields

Wondering which city will earn you the highest rental yield?
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Tensions emerge as house prices continue to rise

A strong economic backdrop has led to a near 10-year high in consumer confidence, but evidence of tensions in the...
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RBA puts to rest rate rise chatter and washes hands of house price boom

The Reserve Bank of Australia has put to rest chatter among investors that conditions for a higher cash rate could be...
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Adelaide’s new hotspot region revealed

Despite a turbulent 2020, Adelaide’s property market remained largely resilient and welcomed the new year with strong...
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Why a 4pm Friday knock-off could spell good news for property

As COVID restrictions start to ease, Melburnians are being encouraged to “play, stay and spend time” in the city in...
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House and rent prices rise across most of Australia

The weighted average capital city median price for both houses and other dwellings surged over the December quarter,...
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Rental housing crisis descends upon 6 capital city markets

Vacancy rates across six of Australia’s capital cities are at extremely tight levels, prompting a rental housing...
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Gen Z investors pick holiday towns over city suburbs

Holiday locations are gaining investment appeal as local travel booms on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6 metrics to consider when researching property

Property research can be daunting, especially for first-timers, but two property gurus and self-proclaimed data nerds...
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The 7 regions where women own more properties than men

There are only seven SA4 regions in Australia where women own more properties than men, with the gender pay gap...
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Top tips for preparing a home for sale

In an active seller’s market, how can home owners make their properties shine and ultimately maximise profits?
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Property market update: Sydney, February 2021

Property prices across the country rose at the fastest rate in 17 years, with Sydney leading the charge. While the...
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Can investors safely return to the rental market?

Rental demand saw a significant decline in 2020 as COVID-19 impacted the property market. Is the tide about to turn?
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1 in 3 home owners ready to hit the market

More than one in three home owners are planning to sell their house over the next five years as Aussies increasingly...
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