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

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City market v regional market: Where should you buy your first property?

When building a portfolio, buying your first property is one of the hardest steps to take. How do you find the right...
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Central Coast region set for solid growth

A research house has claimed that NSW’s Central Coast is expected to see constant capital growth in the medium to...
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What first-time property investors need to know

What are the most important things to look for when investing in a property for the first time? It’s a question that...
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Stabilisation in value and listings across all but one capital city

Aside from Sydney, home values in the major capital cities saw a positive outlook, either holding steady or rising,...
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WA sentiment highest now since glory days of mining boom

Consumer sentiment in Western Australia is currently the highest it has been since mid-2013, at the height of the...
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Regional markets will outperform capital cities in 5 years, says expert

In just five years from now, the best performing markets in Australia will be in the regional areas, and investing...
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Listings, asking prices lift in March, research reveals

National residential listings rose in the month of March, led by gains in the country’s key housing markets, new...
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Debt levels rose throughout 2017, now at record levels

Earlier this week, the RBA published its latest household finance ratios which showed that the ratio of household debt...
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4 ways to subdivide and ramp up your earnings

Subdividing is a great strategy to quickly accelerate the earning potential of your investment portfolio, one property...
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National values fluctuate, listings under pressure, latest data finds

Home values have continued with their fluctuation pattern last week across Australia’s capital cities, while...
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The best capital city in March revealed

Regional properties saw a rise in their median value over March, while capital city values fell, with last month’s...
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Investment tip: Pros and cons of holding properties in a trust

Investors often opt to hold properties in a trust as it gives them the ability to protect their assets in the event of...
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No crash in sight for Melbourne, but tread carefully

There’s no immediate threat to the housing market in Melbourne — which many property investors consider as second...
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Want areas with low unemployment and affordable property? Look here!

Investors searching for areas with high levels of employment and affordable property should look at these top regions.
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RBA ready to break record by doing nothing

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold steady next rate announcement — a surprise to no one — and by...
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The number one influencer of any property market

When looking to invest in any area, be it right in the heart of Sydney or all the way in the middle of nowhere,...
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New house sales continue to decline

Despite some slight growth in some areas, for the second month in a row, new home sales overall nationwide declined,...
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The top 7 retirement hotspots

Knowing which areas attract certain demographics can be vital to renting out or when it’s time to finally sell a...
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Why the Australian property market appealed to this Chinese investor

Almost three decades since William Leung and his family came to Australia from Hong Kong in 1988, the property investor...
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Sydney property – How long until you see profit?

The premium market of Sydney is a goal for many investors, with profitability being the end goal. How long do investors...
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Extreme 20-year long-term approach needed for Perth market

Investors interested in Western Australia’s capital city need to be aware that some are calling to take a very...
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3 common mistakes new investors make

Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock started investing in 1997 at the age of 29, and now he shares how he learnt...
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What makes Australia ideal for property investment

Property has consistently been one of the most popular asset classes in Australia, so much so that it has become of...
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What fixed fee agents offer investors

Shaking up the real estate space, fixed fee agents are here to stay, offering sellers a fixed fee instead of a variable...
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Canberra housing market a low-risk investment option

A research company has claimed the nation’s capital city offers solid long-term growth and rental returns, while also...
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