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

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Bendigo targeted for growth

The Victorian town of Bendigo is being promoted as a growth hub under a new government strategy to increase investment...
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rory orourke
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Hot suburbs for apartment buyers

Astute property buyers can now achieve double digit capital growth in Perth through targeting high growth suburbs
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Government urged to save NRAS

While the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has come under fire recently by the federal government, a...
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Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs attract most online interest

People searching the web to buy or rent in Melbourne are most interested in affluent suburbs despite the high price...
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New Brisbane hotspots revealed

A number of up-and-coming property hotspots have been identified in Brisbane as the city prepares to profit from $47...
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Melbourne market shows 'encouraging' trends

The Melbourne housing market is seeing capital growth stabilise as confidence returns to the property sector, a...
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Regional Queensland set to take off

Mining families are taking serious notice of regional Queensland in regards to property following a series of recent...
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Is Sydney too hot for investors?

Tim Lawless, Head of Research, RP Data
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Sydney rental availability at 'crisis levels': REINSW

The Sydney rental market is heavily tipped in favour of landlords, with vacancies reaching a critical low in the last...
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Capital cities show signs of weakness

The latest housing data from Australian Property Monitors shows softening conditions in all capital city markets except...
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andrew crossley
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Sorting the spruikers from the specialists

Most property investors need advice and assistance to make the most of their portfolios, but how can you spot a...
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Furnished or unfurnished?

Investors who are looking to increase their returns may consider furnishing their investment properties, but there are...
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cate bakos
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Where should I buy next?

Property investors often want to know where to buy next, but sometimes in their search for the next hotspot they're...
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Families increasingly favour smaller yards

Despite the common idea that large block sizes are more desirable in the suburbs, many people are now looking...
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How NRAS can be a success

The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has copped some criticism from market commentators, but some investors...
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Queensland rental markets tighten

Rental markets across south east Queensland have seen vacancies shrink in the lead-up to Easter, according to data from...
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How to stop tenant issues from getting out of control

There have been plenty of horror stories about disgruntled tenants who leave rental properties completely trashed....
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The pitfalls of building a granny flat

Simon Pressley - Propertyology
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Not according to "the Plan"

When I speak to someone looking to buy an off the plan property, one of my first questions is usually “investor or...
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Investors ask: Buying 'on the trend'

Q. I am looking to buy my first investment property. I have been told that it is best to buy at the bottom of the cycle...
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Units lead charge in construction growth

New multi-unit dwelling commencements are growing rapidly, while detached houses are being built at a more modest pace,...
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Airport to push western Sydney values sky-high

Property values in Sydney’s west are expected to take off with the announcement of a second airport at Badgerys Creek...
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Capitals post solid auction clearance results on 'Super Saturday'

Auction clearance rates across the capital cities scored a steady result at the weekend as the autumn auction season...
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Second bath supercharges apartment values

Converting a walk-in robe to a second bathroom can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of an inner-city...
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Broken Hill cheapest regional market: RP Data

Broken Hill has been tipped as the country’s most affordable regional area, according to RP Data.
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