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

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Can anyone build a granny flat on their block?

Many people are led to believe that as long as they have a 12 metre-wide block and 450 square metres of land, then...
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Investors ask: 'Green' features

Q: Is it worth adding environmentally-friendly features to my investment such as solar panels or low-energy lighting?...
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Slower results for capital gains in August

Capital gains have moved back to more sustainable levels in August, according to the latest RP Dat-Rismark Home Value...
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Hot markets could be bad for investors

Investors looking to buy are in for a rough ride as the property market improves nationally, with under market-value...
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Hope for stock increase post-election

The upcoming election will potentially be a catalyst for vendors to release stock and ease the housing undersupply,...
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anton hamer
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To fix or not to fix? That is the question

The Interest Rate Review Sheet hit my desk last week and out jumped the alarming prospect that fixed rates may turn...
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bernadette janson
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Transforming an ugly duckling with render

Cement Render dates back centuries and was used by the early Australian settlers to provide protection and longevity to...
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Elderly self-managed investor left with huge mess

An elderly Victorian landlord has been left with a costly clean-up after tenants trashed her self-managed property in...
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Majority of first-time investors could be set for failure

Less than half of first-time investors are adequately researching properties before purchasing, according to new...
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Best ever auction result for Sydney

Melbourne and Sydney both enjoyed another weekend of auction fever, with close to $500 million worth of property sold...
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Regional WA population to boom

A regional town in WA has completed a piece of vital infrastructure to maintain its burgeoning population through to...
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Housing affordability increase continues

The cyclical improvement in housing affordability continued in the June 2013 quarter, according to the Housing Industry...
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How to lodge a land subdivision

If your intention is to subdivide your property to allow you to build multiple dwellings then an application must first...
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The key to unit buying success

In some areas of Perth, the huge demand amongst investors for units has seen prices jump by as much as 50 per cent...
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Australians lacking financial diligence

Two thirds of Australians don’t review their financial goals often enough, according to Finder.com.au.
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How to do a subdivision

Subdividng can seem confronting for many investors, but it's an important skill to add to your property investing...
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Underpriced 'hidden gems' revealed

Investors looking to snap up underpriced properties about to grow due to the ‘ripple effect’ are spoiled for...
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Ten-year high for housing

The number of properties being constructed in Sydney has reached a 10-year high, jumping by more than one third in a...
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You've gotta have a plan

Before you can build a house you first must determine what type of house you want to build. To articulate the type of...
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New hotspotting software

New software that is able to map investment return down to a specific house level has emerged on the market. However,...
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Insurance issues wrecking north Qld market

Difficulties with insurance have caused the north Queensland apartment market to suffer to the point of being the worst...
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A trip across the country

While he’s known for flying around the country to snap up bargains for his investors, wHeregroup location researcher...
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Houses more popular with new investors

Small houses are more popular with first-time investors than apartments, according to the Mortgage Choice 2013 First...
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Resource area tipped for longevity

While investing in mining towns is often considered risky, a recent study shows one resource-driven region has more...
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Save money with the right paint

If you’ve owned an investment property for some years, chances are you understand the importance of quality repairs...
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