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

amy mylius
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When do you cut your losses and sell?

If a property in your portfolio is underperforming, how do you work out what's going wrong – and when should you...
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investor
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Highest growth suburbs revealed

The five suburbs that experienced the most rapid price increases in 2014 have been highlighted by a peak real estate...
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victoria
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Foreign investors buy one in three homes in Victoria

The number of foreign buyers has reached record levels in Victoria, where they accounted for 32.5 per cent of all new...
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bronte park
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Multimillion-dollar makeover to boost suburb's investment prospects

One area in Western Australia is set to benefit from a $58.4 million redevelopment which could attract more residents...
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chris gray
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Should you buy a unit in a big or small block?

When purchasing a unit, you need to weigh up the pros and cons of buying into a big development versus a more boutique...
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bronte beach
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Sydney property prices almost 10 times income

Australia’s five major metropolitan areas have been “severely unaffordable” for 11 consecutive years, according...
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land
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Some property markets set to go backwards in 2015/2016

House prices outside Australia’s big three cities have been forecast to grow at or below the inflation rate in the...
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investment
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Chinese property investment skyrockets

An inaugural report by global property group Knight Frank has found the total value of Chinese outward real estate...
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homestarts
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New home starts hit all-time high

Total dwelling commencements jumped 26.4 per cent over the year to reach record levels in the September 2014 quarter.
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going bush
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Land value skyrockets to $1.12 trillion

The value of land in New South Wales increased by a staggering 11 per cent to exceed $1.12 trillion in 2014, with one...
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cate bakos
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The top 5 unrealistic expectations that bite investors

There are five key incorrect assumptions that can wreak havoc on investors' portfolios and throw their investment goals...
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chris gray
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5 tenant red flags

Selecting the right tenant for your investment property can be tough, especially when you want to get someone in there...
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arrow7
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Rental growth at record levels

A recently-released rental report has revealed rents in most capital cities have remained at or near record levels over...
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coins
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Biggest loss-making investment regions revealed

The locations where resellers have encountered the biggest losses have been uncovered in a new report.
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damian collins
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10 tips for successful property development: Part 1

With the potential for huge profits, the allure of property development can be hard to ignore. However there are many...
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21043 sales
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2015 to be a 'seller's year'

Property prices have been tipped to keep rising during 2015 as demand in most markets continues to exceed supply.
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rentnov
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Investors warned of spruiker danger

With property markets across the country expected to continue to gather pace in 2015, a group of industry professionals...
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simon pressley
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South-East Queensland: Does it deserve the hype?

Why have South-East Queensland property markets been attracting so much positive press over the last year or so?
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calculator 840 1
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Common misconceptions about property investment

There is no shortage of information about property investment, especially following the rise of the internet, but not...
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perthtop performer
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2015 looks bleak for 'mining state'

A population exodus has had a negative impact on WA’s rental market over the last two years, with vacant stock...
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hobart property
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Hobart rental market heats up

Hobart house rents grew by 4.5 per cent in the three months to December 2014, while activity in other capital cities...
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chris gray
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5 reasons your house didn't sell at auction

Investors keen to cash in on a hot property market often look to sell some of their assets, but things don't always go...
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mining town
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Mining town to ‘bounce back’ in 2015

The Mackay property market has stabilised and will benefit from the announcement of major mining projects in the...
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QLD SPI
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Regional markets set to soar

A number of regional areas in Queensland are set to have a bumper year in 2015, according to a national real estate...
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ices melting
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Hot property prices disguise cooling market

New data has revealed that three capital cities recorded double-digit house price increases during 2014.
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