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

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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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NSW and Vic withstand super auction weekend

A high volume of listings across Sydney and Melbourne presented a challenge to the market, but both capital cities...
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What to look for when comparing lenders

A home loan is not a short term commitment, so to avoid years of stress and possible financial hardship, take the time...
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Young people buying investments before homes

Young people are increasingly buying their first property as an investment rather than a home, the CEO of a non-bank...
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Houses outperforming units

Detached houses have now overtaken units as the best performers across the capital city property markets, according to...
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Australia’s strongest property market for 2013 revealed

Western Australia provided the strongest returns for direct property investors over the year to September 2013,...
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Qld property market in growth phase

Queensland’s residential property market is improving, with new data showing sales are growing in many areas.
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WA leads nation in home building activity

Western Australia has the strongest residential building industry in the country, according to a new report by the...
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Investors secure car spaces near Sydney Airport

A new car park facility in Mascot, right beside Sydney Airport, has attracted investor interest with over 300 car...
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Lodging a development application

In order to undertake a subdivision project, you must first lodge a development application, which can take longer than...
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Threat of oversupply in ACT

The recent sale of four greenfield residential development sites may aggravate the oversupply of property in Canberra,...
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Understanding ‘Asian Century’ key to investment success in 2014

Making money through property in Australia in 2014 will largely rely on understanding Asia’s changing demographics...
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Treat real estate investing as your business

So, you hired a buyer's agent and a property manager and bought an investment property in Perth. If you are like many...
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New pet laws provide more certainty

Recent proposed changes to the NSW strata model by-law surrounding the acceptance of pets in residential buildings is...
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New apartments in Brisbane set to take off

Sales volumes for new apartments in Brisbane have spiked, causing one property analyst to predict the market is set for...
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Buyer activity soars in Camden Haven

Camden Haven, a small town on New South Wales’ north coast, has seen a surge in property market activity in the last...
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Regional NSW values rising by as much as 20pc

Regional properties in New South Wales are starting to ‘box well above their weight class’ with values climbing and...
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Real estate reforms tabled in QLD

The Queensland real estate industry would undergo major reform under two bills tabled in state parliament on...
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Liverpool: The city of cities

  Fifteen years ago, buying in an area like Parramatta or Surry Hills was seen as an unwise investment; they were...
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