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

paul benion
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Items you might not know you can depreciate

Many Australian property investors may not know that a tax depreciation report undertaken by a professional tax...
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Bonuses, incentives and rewards that you need

As Australian house prices continue to edge ever higher, property developers are becoming more creative with their...
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Digging into the demographics

It is crucial for investors to read the demographic story of an area as it largely determines what type of property...
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How to increase your borrowing capacity

The strength of your borrowing capacity can have a significant effect on your property investment opportunities. As...
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Surge of Chinese investors to push growth

The upward trend of Chinese investors snapping up Australian real estate is expected to drive property prices upward.
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Styling tips you shouldn't overlook

In prepping your property – whether for sale, for rent, or for stay – it is very important to keep the outdoors as...
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Interest in Perth granny flats emerges

Investors are waiting on the sidelines for further information about the changes to Granny Flat legislation in Western...
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Bernard Salt to presesent Townsville's growth outlook

With Townsville’s city centre population set to more than double over the next two decades, leading demographer...
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Foreign investment increasing in Queensland

Foreign investment in the Queensland residential property market has increased for the first time in four years,...
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Major housing boost for Darwin

Darwin is expecting to receive a significant housing boost after several sites have been identified for the roll-out of...
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SA suburbs dominate top sellers’ market

South Australian suburbs have emerged as the nation’s top sellers’ markets, according to recent data released by...
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Hotspot sees 9 per cent activity growth

An area in Victoria hotspotted in Smart Property Investment's Fast 50 report has seen a nine per cent increase in...
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kevin lee
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Ownership structures: more important than you think

Investors should pay particular attention to the ownership structure of their property or properties as it could have a...
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Post-Easter RBA decision may disappoint

Investors hoping for a post-Easter interest rate drop may be sorely disappointed, according to an economist.
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Homebuyer confidence falling

Homebuyer sentiment has decreased by 5.1 per cent since September 2012, according to the latest Genworth Homebuyer...
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NSW precinct to receive boost in homes and jobs

Newcastle is poised to undergo significant transformations aimed to drive economic activity and urban renewal in the...
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Things every investor can do in four days

There are so many things investors can do to fix up their property to either attract buyers or renters over the next...
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Why hopping online is egg-cellent

Easter is a time to kick back and relax. But what if you can do this while simultaneously using savvy tips to...
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Investors Ask: Can I expect capital growth?

Q: I’ve recently increased the rent on my investment property and am now achieving a gross yield of 6.8 per cent....
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Property investment to surge in 2013

This year has been hailed 'the year of the property investor' by one industry group, pointing to low interest rates and...
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rory orourke
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Ensuring you don't overcapitalise

During the last six months of 2012 the value of building approvals for home renovations in Western Australia totaled...
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Sydney’s north west identified as a growth hub

Hubs in Sydney’s north west have been tipped for significant growth on the back of an office development boom by a...
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Housing affordability rises for eighth consecutive quarter

A recent surge in housing affordability is driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments,...
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Further changes identified for Western Sydney

Western Sydney is currently an investor favourite, with strong rental yields and expectations of future growth, however...
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SMSFs drive NRAS boom

The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has seen increased interest among buyers, however the largest pick up...
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