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

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Western Sydney suburb sees activity boost

With Labor’s proposed negative gearing policy becoming a real possibility, one western Sydney suburb is seeing an...
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4 steps to finding good investments in a downturn market

‘Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful’, according to world-renowned investor Warren...
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What’s the full impact of the current property downturn?

A new ranking has extrapolated which markets have experienced price drops since their peak, with some popular investing...
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Land prices up despite fall in demand

New research has found the price of land for a new residential property is on the rise, even though demand is down.
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3 capital cities defy market softening for the quarter

New research has indicated that despite overall market softening, three capital cities have actually seen price...
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Where to invest in Sydney this 2019: tips from a buyer’s agent

Following the decline of the Sydney property market last year, buyer’s agent Meredith O’Reilly said that the market...
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8 lessons to learn from Sydney’s market

Sydney, one of Australia’s most popular markets to invest in, is currently facing a market softening. One property...
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Sounding the alarm: Insurance threat to NSW construction boom

The construction industry relies on the certification system to properly function – accredited certifiers, or...
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Moreton Bay region emerges as top performer in Brisbane market

While Brisbane has yet to see the property boom previously experienced by Sydney and Melbourne, experts said that some...
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WA’s top 10-searched rental suburbs revealed

New data has shown the top suburbs people are searching online for a new rental tenancy over the last year.
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Property market update: Perth, February 2019

With Sydney and Melbourne’s property markets facing consistent decline as they enter the softening phase, investors...
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Where investors can find the best yields in NSW right now

Investors looking to capitalise on their cash flow in a softer market should be considering these areas, according to a...
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Strong regional hotspot paving way for developments

Australia’s top performing economy in northern Australia should be considered by those who want to enter the...
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When is the best time to sell?

Traditionally, there is an upward swing of listings in springtime, and it’s no wonder; all the flowers are in bloom,...
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Property market update: Melbourne, February 2019

Despite the softening of the Melbourne property market, a significant percentage of investors remain confident in the...
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New water park tipped to impact property prices in Melbourne suburb

The announcement of the southern hemisphere’s largest indoor waterpark means a lot of attention will be placed on one...
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Investment tip: How to succeed in Brisbane market this 2019

Brisbane has long been predicted to experience the property boom previously seen in Sydney and Melbourne, but is 2019...
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Property market update: Brisbane, February 2019

As the housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne continue to decline, the Brisbane property market shows signs of...
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Is property investment different for women?

With the theme of International Women’s Day 2019 being #BalanceforBetter, Smart Property Investment spoke to some...
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Revealed: best-selling price ranges in the last 12 months

The number of property sales in affordable price ranges has remained dominant, but very affordable property sales are...
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Rent and mortgage payments patterns revealed for last quarter

The December quarter saw housing affordability and rental affordability worsen, with the variations depending on...
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Property market update: Sydney, February 2020

Despite the general softening of the Sydney property market, experts said that the NSW capital still holds...
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Fresh housing supply figures released, mixed results for investors

The pipeline for new supply increased during January 2019 but is still significantly lower than last year, according to...
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Queensland land value sees steady growth

Off the back of a government report, the Brisbane residential land market has seen “minor” success since the last...
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1 crucial differentiator between a renovator’s delight and a poor build

Cosmetically-challenged properties are often deemed good investments as they give investors the ability to add value to...
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