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

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NSW best state for sellers

New South Wales offers the most favourable conditions for vendors, according to a major listings portal.
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City workers flocking to Ballarat and Geelong

Ballarat and Geelong are seeing price growth as more CBD workers choose to live in these towns, according to buyer’s...
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10 hidden plumbing problems that cost home buyers thousands

Some 30 per cent of new homeowners see their dream property turn into a nightmare because they didn’t notice plumbing...
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1 in 10 resales result in a loss

In the final quarter of 2013, 9.7 per cent of resales nationally recorded a gross loss from the original purchase...
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charlest
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Ensuring you get a favourable valuation

Charles Tarbey - Century 21
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Affordability to drop during 2014

Investors looking to buy in 2014 may find properties becoming less affordable as the run of rate cuts comes to an end,...
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High investor activity a risky sign: RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned rising levels of investor activity must be “monitored closely” in...
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What is an NRAS consortium?

The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is back on the agenda, with various groups offering up their opinons on...
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todd hunter
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Is six and a half the new nine?

I’m starting to get a strange feeling from this strong property market. And I am not liking what I see happening.
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Good times for Australia's economy!

Each week I review numerous sources from housing reports to news coverage to uncover trends within Australia’s...
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Property investors keen to purchase more in 2014

A national survey of property investors has revealed high levels of confidence in the property market, underpinning...
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Sydney market to slow over next five years

Growth in Sydney will flatten over the coming years, leading to a slowdown in other capital cities, a property research...
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Top five ‘distressed sales’ locations revealed

The regions with the highest percentage of distressed sales have been uncovered in a new report, with the top five all...
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International Property Awards recognises south east Asian development

An exclusive residential community in Bali has been named amongst Asia’s best developments in the prestigious...
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Jobs growth powering Sunshine Coast market

The Sunshine Coast property market is seeing a pick-up on the back of strong employment growth in the region, a local...
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Why are you making this referral and what's in it for you?

Unlike the finance industry, undeclared commissions and kickbacks have been rife in the taxation industry, with tax...
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Impressive auction results in Sydney and Melbourne

Auctions in Sydney experienced another bumper weekend, while Melbourne also saw strong clearance rates.
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The cost of not asking questions

When you're purchasing an investment property, the more you know, the better - so it's important to know what questions...
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Perth market back to 'normal pace'

The Perth property market has bounced back to normality in February after a seasonal lull during the Christmas and New...
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Investors urged to 'act fast' in Penrith

Penrith has seen stellar growth but investors only have a 'small window' of time to take advantage of it, a national...
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Spike in complaints about off-the-plan developments

New South Wales Fair Trading has recorded a rise in grievances with off-the-plan sales.
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New rules for pools

If you have a property in NSW with a swimming pool and you plan to sell after April 2014, new laws will require you to...
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philippe brach
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Investors ask: Using smaller lenders

Q. I have $55,000 for my first investment property and I’m looking at an interest-only loan with an offset account...
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Property guru to reveal top investment suburbs

A well-known property mentor and TV presenter is set to unveil her exclusive list of hotspots for 2014.
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marie mortimer
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New Year's Resolutions - where are they now?

Financial resolutions are often high up on people's lists when they are planning out their goals for the year ahead,...
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