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

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What's making headlines?

Smart property investors never take their eyes off the ball. Find out if you’ve been keeping up with...
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Smaller cities set to lead price growth

Home value growth rates in smaller cities may soon start to rival Sydney's, a new report has found.
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Market results discredit doomsday predictions

One of Australia’s most respected real estate figures has spoken out against predictions of a 50 per cent decrease...
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Questions to ask when buying off-the-plan

Put down the fancy brochure and get your facts straight before signing on the dotted line.
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Some market values to decline by over 3.5%

Home value growth is likely to slow down across Australia this year, according to a recent report.
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How I turned $4,500 into a multimillion-dollar portfolio

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we find out how hard work, perseverance, education and...
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What to consider when choosing between similar properties

There are pros and cons with every purchase, but how do you make the decision to buy one property over another?
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Established homes proving more popular with first home buyers

A gradual decline in new home building starts in Western Australia suggests investors are seeking established...
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Making lemonade out of negative gearing cuts

If the tax incentive is the only thing keeping you in the market, it might be time to reassess your property...
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Landlords urged to be more proactive and avoid unnecessary risk in tenant selection

Promoted by Rent.com.au   Maximising the return on a rental property investment and securing quality tenants can be...
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How well do you really know your Aussie architecture?

Test your eye for architecture by taking our weekly quiz.
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Are we about to see real estate Armageddon?

In this episode, we're joined by two experts to discuss the big issue of the moment – negative gearing. We also...
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Real estate boss sounds alarm on foreign investors

The chief executive of one of Australia's top real estate groups has predicted a shake-up of foreign investment in...
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Are property prices really going to drop by 50%?

An American researcher’s prediction that Australia’s real estate prices are headed for a dramatic decline has been...
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'Increasing risk' in property market

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned of the increasing risk in one real estate market as prices rise ahead of rents...
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Changes to haul property management into 21st century

Self-managing landlords may be able to send tenant notices via email, if proposed changes to one state’s legislation...
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5 most common issues faced by landlords

Owning an investment property is a substantial commitment, but one that can provide many benefits if approached...
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Top ten most expensive suburbs revealed

One city has dominated a list of Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs, newly-released figures show.
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NSW woman charged over property related SMSF dealings

A NSW woman has been charged with dishonestly obtaining money from SMSFs and dealing with proceeds of crime, ASIC...
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Is Sydney experiencing a second coming?

One of Australia's most recognisable real estate names is claiming recent auction results show Sydney’s boom is far...
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City's values see 100% increase

New figures have revealed that only one capital city has seen property values double in price over the past decade.
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Can you guess Australia's worst-performing suburbs of the decade?

These five residential suburbs across Australia are breaking records - but not for good reasons. Take our quiz to find...
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Finding the right location to invest

Choosing the right location for your investment property can be critical to the long term success of your investment -...
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Celebrity buyer's agent faces tribunal for ‘dishonesty’

A high-profile buyer's agent and judge from The Block has been accused of unprofessionalism, dishonesty and a conflict...
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Property turning investors off SMSFs

The proportion of prospective SMSF trustees citing property investment as a reason to set up an SMSF has declined, new...
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