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

sam saggers
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How to find positive cash flow deals

If you’ve been wondering where to buy an investment property that offers positive cash flow but haven’t had any...
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Beach development sells out

A new beachfront development at Casuarina Beach in northern New South Wales sold out within six months of being offered...
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Making the big jump - What buyers want when searching for a home

There has been a lot of chatter lately about investors dominating the property market, but what is really happening in...
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January will be ‘best month of the year’ to buy

January 2014 will be a buyers’ market and investors should make ‘lower than usual offers’, according to a...
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New property assessment tool available to rural investors

Rural property investors will now be able to assess the productive potential of a property before they buy it,...
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Australia in growth phase: REIA

The Australian property market is currently undergoing a growth phase, according to the Real Estate Institute of...
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Lifestyle more important than living space

Apartment sizes are shrinking as renters prioritise location over living space, according to a new report from Colliers...
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Use your superannuation to buy real estate

Be on your way to retiring richer than you ever thought possible by taking greater control of how your money is...
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What to consider when dealing with council for development

Planning approval involves a general overview of the proposed development to determine whether it meets the...
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New apartments in Sydney suburb expected to take off

A suburb on Sydney’s upper north shore is experiencing increased investor interest due to the release of a new...
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QLD: Unit sales surge, prices lag behind

Unit and townhouse sales in Queensland have spiked over the September quarter but prices have been slow to catch up,...
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Auction market waning

The first weekend of summer has seen the auction market start to wane with both Sydney and Melbourne recording a drop...
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Managing projects - The importance of process

An absolutely integral part of having a successful project, and by successful we mean one that commences on time and is...
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International buyers swooping on forgotten Sydney suburb

A Sydney suburb that has been largely bypassed by local investors is attracting international attention, according to a...
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Lake Macquarie north heating up

The residential real estate market in the northern suburbs of Lake Macquarie is picking up speed, according to the...
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Investors ask: Mould

  My property manager recently told me that my tenant has found dark-coloured mould in the kitchen, and has asked for...
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Buyers preoccupied with ‘property bubble’ chatter are missing out

Property investors are likely to miss out on opportunities if they buy into the idea that Australia is in the midst of...
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Housing Affordability Improves in All States - December 2013

Despite rising property prices in major cities, housing in Australia is becoming more affordable, according to a new...
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Stock on market up in November

Residential property listings increased substantially during November, according to SQM Research.
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Brisbane and Adelaide set for growth

Brisbane and Adelaide's housing markets are expected to outperform all other capital cities moving into 2014, according...
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Payment terms for builders

Investors who undertake developments or subdivisions need to understand building contracts and payment schedules.
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Investor confidence soaring

Wealthy Australian investors have a positive outlook on the property market, a survey from Colliers International has...
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Springfield on track for growth

The property market in Brisbane’s Springfield is expected to surge after the opening of two new train stations.
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Thanks for ordering a Smart Property Investment magazine subscription. If you have any queries regarding your...
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Melbourne and Sydney markets peaked: RP Data

Growth in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets may have peaked, according to RP Data senior research analyst...
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