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

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7 tips for purchasing off the plan

Buying off the plan comes with its risks, but following these tips can help reduce the dangers.
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Investor ask: Sky-high vacancies

Q. I have heard about Melbourne’s vacancies and oversupply issues, but then others tell me property in a capital city...
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Adelaide sales hit five-year high

The Adelaide market got off to a roaring start in 2014, recording the strongest March quarter sales in five years...
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How first time investors can hit the ground running

Your first investment property purchase can make or break your porfolio, so it's crucial that you get your first few...
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NT granny flats now available for rent

Changes to planning regulations in the Northern Territory will allow investors to lease out granny flats to non-related...
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Apartment market hits four-year low

There are just 1,225 apartments on sale in Brisbane at the moment according to Place Advisory, the lowest number in...
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Prices rise in all but two capitals

The major capital cities experienced price growth over the past quarter, with the exception of Brisbane and Perth,...
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Australia ranks in top 10 for price growth

A global index of house prices has identified Australia as the seventh fastest growing market in the world.
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Overpricing scares off peak buyers

Vendors who over value their properties from the start may be losing out on peak buyer interest, a real estate expert...
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Get set for life 2

GET SET FOR LIFE Australians are increasingly realising they may not be able to rely on the government to fund their...
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Investors take note: avoid floors of hard knocks

Changing the flooring in your unit is one way to greatly increase the value of your investment. Hardwood, floating and...
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‘Frenzy’ is finished: SQM Research

New stock on market data suggests the housing market is losing steam and is heading into more stable territory.
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Expensive lessons: Q&A with Sam Saggers

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Psychology explains irrational investing decisions

Investors should be wary of making poor decisions as a result of psychological biases, a behavioural analyst has...
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Deep divide in QLD market

A split is emerging in the Queensland market, with a majority of the state seeing conditions improve while mining towns...
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Prices set to keep rising for Sydney units

Sydney’s high-density apartment market will remain strong for two more years before prices ease, according to BIS...
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Perth prices take a hit

The Perth market softened over the month of May, with the median house price dipping despite an improvement in sales...
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Have house prices finally peaked?

Property prices have fallen and the market has almost reached a historical cut-off point, suggesting the market might...
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Investors warned about spruiker dangers

Property buyers in New South Wales have been cautioned about the risks of attending free property seminars hosted by...
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Picking the right property investors' greatest challenge

A majority of first-time investors see choosing the right property as the most difficult part of investing, ahead of...
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Foreign buyers no competition for locals

Fears that offshore investors are pushing locals out of the property market are unfounded, a property research firm has...
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Have first home buyers been hurt by the latest budget?

If you're considering purchasing property with a partner, you need to consider what could go wrong, and be prepared for...
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Inner-city predicted to outperform regions: RBA

Demand for inner-city housing is likely to surge in the future, while regional areas and outer suburbs will attract...
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Housing at most affordable since 2002

Housing is now at its most affordable level in 12 years, thanks to growth in disposable incomes, according to new...
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Strongest performing suburbs revealed

Australia’s best performing suburbs over the last quarter have been highlighted by a new report from Residex.
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