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

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Blue-chip versus high-growth high-risk locations

When investing in property which location is a better long term decision? Should you go with somewhere which is more...
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Sydney approaching danger zone

The Sydney market may be entering dangerous ground as prices climb higher and more investors jump into the market, a...
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Sales volumes soar in Mildura

The Mildura market is flourishing due to a government push for increased residential development, a major real estate...
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Booming prices push down yields

While many investors welcome rising house prices across Australia, the upswing is causing rental yields to plummet, new...
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Qld lifestyle markets warming up

Tourism hotspots were the star performers of the March quarter in Queensland.
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How to do your own rent appraisal

Before you put your investment property up for rent, you need to know what potential tenants will be prepared to pay.
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Strong appraisals signal active winter market

Although winter is traditionally a quieter period for property sales, current activity levels suggest the market will...
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Reasons you won't become wealthy

There are a number of traits, actions and beliefs which can hold investors back from reaching their goals and becoming...
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Start with the end in mind

Before you design your investment strategy, you need to know what you want to achieve and what you're ultimately...
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Building recovery leads to softer rental market

Landlords in the capital cities are experiencing flat rents and climbing vacancies as building completions increase the...
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Homeowner valuations off the mark

In one-quarter of Australian postcodes, owners significantly over- or underestimate the value of their property, an...
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Prestige market in Sydney heating up

Low interest rates and positive stock market movements are helping the upper end of Sydney’s property market gather...
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Company puts modern twist on property funds

A new type of property fund will allow investors to handpick the assets in their portfolio.
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'Overactive' investors threaten Perth market

High-density developments driven by interstate investors may undermine the stability of the Perth market, the latest...
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How to capitalise on future infrastructure

Investors who are looking for the next hotspot - or even just trying to decide where to buy - need to know how to...
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Expert warns of apartment pitfalls

Investors buying units or apartments need to be wary of overspending for both the property itself and strata fees, a...
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Cheapest regional suburbs for units uncovered

A new report has unveiled which country areas offer Australia’s most affordable units.
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3 traps for small property developers to avoid

There is still plenty of money to be made in property development, but in order to profit from these projects,...
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Price growth loses momentum

House price growth in all the capital cities underwent a slowdown in the last quarter, according to the latest data...
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Budget cuts spell bad news for Canberra property

The Canberra market may be threatened by public service job losses, a national property expert has warned in the wake...
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EOFY tips for investors

  It is the end of financial year next month and investors can consider using an investment and taxation strategy...
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Starting from scratch: Q&A with Victor Kumar

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Most affordable Melbourne suburbs identified

New data shows there are still low-priced properties available in inner Melbourne despite reports of high value growth...
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FHO grant for existing homes scrapped in NT

Under changes brought in by the Northern Territory government, first home owners buying established properties will no...
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Sydney boom 'not over': SQM Research

Despite slower results over the past month, the Sydney market still has room to move, a property analyst has...
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