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

otto dargan
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Builder cash backs: A wolf in sheep’s clothing?

Are property developers really offering to pay for your deposit or is it all a gimmick?
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Market to pick up in Feb: RE/MAX

Property market activity is likely to rebound in February, with RE/MAX predicting buyer demand will surge.
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Ipswich investors taking advantage of granny flats

Granny flats are becoming an increasingly popular option for investors in Ipswich since the local council relaxed its...
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Highest buyer demand locations revealed

The country’s most in-demand suburbs have been uncovered, with one state accounting for five of the top 10. 
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Charterhill group of companies in trouble

Several related entities of a property and SMSF accountancy firm have gone into various stages of collapse, including...
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Investors told to 'keep an eye' on Melbourne

Experts are optimistic about the performance of Melbourne’s property market in 2014, but things may get worse before...
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Investors ask: Buying where you can afford

  Q. I'm currently renting in Sydney and I'm thinking of buying an investment home in a more affordable market to...
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Tips for renting to family and friends

Although it may seem like a good idea at the time, renting your investment property to family and friends can cause...
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Price growth to slow

The rapid rise in Australian house prices is likely to slow in 2014, a major international ratings company has...
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No shortage of land in Victoria's future

Victoria has “more than enough” land to cater for future population and employment growth, a new government report...
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Brisbane inner-city suburbs primed for growth

With Brisbane’s residential property market set to heat up this year, a property research analyst has highlighted the...
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Capital growth 'not a given': expert

As the baby boomer generation retires, investors should not assume their properties will continue growing in value,...
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Developer activity threatens growth

Increased development activity in regional towns could signal weaker growth in those markets, a leading property expert...
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richard symes
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New Year's Resolutions: Top 3 prosperity tips for 2014

Most people have a bad track record when it comes to keeping their New Year's resolutions, but when it comes to...
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New property expert database unveiled

A new website will help investors connect with property and finance professionals in their local area.
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To furnish or not to furnish for selling: That is the question

Furnishing a home when it's up for sale can help prospective buyers imagine themselves in the property, but it does...
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Purchasing costs sky-high

Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison...
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Property industry confidence soars

Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment...
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Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity

Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a...
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Why set up a self-managed super fund

The popularity of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) has surged in recent years and now represents nearly one third of all...
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Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors

Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental...
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New development for Darwin's suburbs

A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory...
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Upwards, not outwards

Australia’s buildings, much like its property market, is on the rise and we are seeing more and more developers'...
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US property market rebounds

Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly...
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Investor activity continues 2-year climb

Investor borrowing has increased steadily over the last two years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of...
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