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

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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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Cheapest units found in Adelaide and Brisbane: RP Data

Adelaide and Brisbane are the most affordable capital cities in which to buy units, a new report from RP Data has...
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Canberra market to slow further: buyer's agent

The Canberra market is likely to remain in a correction phase for the next two years before bouncing back, a national...
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Govt responds to fears about Chinese property investment

Australia’s parliament will investigate foreign investment laws amid fears that Chinese investors may be pricing...
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andrew crossley
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What is research and due diligence?

Everyone has an opinion on property investment - what works, what doesn't, how you'll succeed and why you'll fail - but...
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Jobs sector boosting NT market

The employment boom in the Northern Territory will keep the property market strong for several years to come, a local...
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How much superannuation do you need to retire comfortably?

We keep hearing that 'most' people won't have enough superannuation when they retire, but how is 'enough' and are you...
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Sydney stagnated by planning and infrastructure issues: Hazzard

Australia’s largest capital city isn’t full but has been held back by inadequate infrastructure spending and...
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New housing developments planned in Sydney suburbs

Thousands of new houses will be built in Epping and Lidcombe under a New South Wales government plan to revitalise...
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rory orourke
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Top 10 Perth suburbs for 2014

The Perth market will continue to perform for investors in 2014 if you know where to buy.
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Investors ask: Luxury properties

Q. The properties I currently own (three units, one house) are positively geared. I want to add a luxury property to my...
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Calls for Abbott government to continue NRAS support

After recent criticisms levied at the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), one industry body has urged the...
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New online tool streamlines property search

A new feature on a popular real estate portal now caters directly to investors, linking market statistics to property...
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What does practical completion mean?

If you're interested in building houses, or moving into property development, it's important that you understand all...
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rolf howard
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First home buyers becoming investors

Rising property prices and high auction clearance rates are changing the property market. First home buyers are now...
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Gold Coast market regains its shine

The property market on Queensland's Gold Coast is bouncing back after a long period of stagnating growth, a major data...
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US recovery puts dent in Australian property crash forecasts

Recent claims by commentators such as Harry Dent that the Australian property market is headed for destruction have...
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Baby boomers helping baby's boom

More and more parents are helping their children get a kick start in the property market. This trend threatens to...
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Outstanding price growth for Brisbane’s inner north

Apartments in Brisbane’s inner-northern suburbs have been consistently achieving double-digit annual growth since...
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