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

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Tide turning for top-end market

New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting.
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Investors ask: High-crime areas

I’ve found the suburb I want to buy in, but it has a high crime rate and I’m concerned about the risks associated...
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Investor activity increases

Investor spending continues to rise as the property market gathers speed, according to a new report from...
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Smart Property Investment aids third consecutive BRW ranking

The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the...
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6 tips to maximise your returns

There are many options for landlords to increase their rental yields that are relatively cheap and straight forward...
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Recognising value in the market today

The Australian property market has become active since the election, and just how quickly that has happened has caused...
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Drop in new home lending

Loans for new home purchases slipped in August despite strong gains over the past year, new data from the ABS has...
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5 tips for friendly co-ownership

If you’d like to step into the property market for a reduced price, you could consider buying a property with a...
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Sydney market to remain strong

The Sydney market will continue its strong performance through to 2016, a new report from QBE claims.
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Bondi Junction market heating up

Sydney’s Bondi Junction property market is on the rise, with local and overseas buyers driving up demand for luxury...
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Melbourne market faces slowdown

Median price growth in Melbourne is threatened by an oversupply of stock and soft economic conditions, a new report...
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No end in sight for record-breaking spring

Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record solid auction performances despite higher listing numbers over the...
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Main residence exemption

  There has been a lot of talk and information regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and your main residence. Basically,...
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Profiting from Perth's housing affordability problem

If there has ever been an opportune time to purchase investment property in Perth and get paid to solve a big problem,...
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sam saggers
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How subdividing can double your money: Part 1

Investing in property is a long-term strategy but there are ways to get “instant equity”.
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Why you should pay attention to the East Hills Line

Investors are always looking for the next property hotspot and when I think of the next opportunity for home buyers and...
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Australians' wealth driven by property

Australians have the highest median wealth in the world, largely due to real estate holdings, according to a new report...
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Alleged multi-million dollar property scam uncovered

Three men in Western Australia have been charged with property fraud offences totalling $6.3 million.
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todd polke
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How to be in the top 1% of investors and avoid getting ‘stuck’

It is a sad fact that most property investors will never achieve the results they want in their lives - so what...
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Victoria aims to become a ‘State of Cities’

The Victorian government has released its new planning blueprint, with aims to make the towns of Bacchus Marsh, Ballan,...
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Rents in Perth drop

The Perth rental market is facing a downturn as vacancy rates rise and rents fall, according to the Real Estate...
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Why does wealth creation escape most of us?

  Building wealth and gaining financial independence is something we all strive to achieve, but only very few...
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5 easy checks to find out what lies beneath

Wallpaper is often a feature of old houses and other than being a pain to remove, usually isn’t too much of a problem...
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Property professionals warn against unscrupulous operators

Leaders in the property investment industry have come out in force to remind investors about the importance of...
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Is there really a shortage of affordable housing in Sydney?

With interest rates at a record low, and speculation of another interest rate cut, one could say that owning your own...
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