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

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Planning for NSW open for comment

Investors will soon be able to have their say on planning in Sydney with a new consultation soon to take place,...
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New packages to help NT residents own property

Northern Territory residents will find it easier to stop renting and start owning a home under the TIO's new My New...
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Investing in property using a SMSF continues to soar

Self-managed super funds now represent up to half of real estate sales in some markets, according to Raine & Horne...
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Brisbane apartments provide opportunity for investors

A new apartment development in the inner-city suburb of Kelvin Grove in Brisbane will be popular for investors, claims...
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Qld house prices steady despite low sales

Queensland house prices in have held their ground despite buyers retreating from the property market in the June...
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Rental markets remain tight across Australia

Tight residential rental markets remain the order of the day across all capital cities, led by Darwin which had just...
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Rental yields in Perth to soar

New data shows that rental yields in Perth continue to grow, with tight vacancy rates and huge population growth...
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Blair Athol Mine to close

Blair Athol Mine, near Clermont in Central Queensland, will cease operating this year.
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Developments expand in Cockburn, WA

Cockburn Central Town Centre is looking to expand, calling for expressions of interest from developers to purchase and...
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Suburb undergoing revitalisation, Vic

One suburb is undergoing an extensive revitalisation program in Victoria, with new stages underway.
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Andrew Staehr: Would you rent to smokers?

As strata legislation in NSW moves towards banning smoking on balconies and forcing smokers to contain their smoke, the...
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Housing credit slumps

New analysis has revealed that housing credit growth has now sunk to historic lows.
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Australian location awarded ‘most liveable city’

Melbourne has taken out the spot of the ‘most liveable city’ worldwide, according to a recent survey.
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What’s your game plan?

In property investment, even the most feasible investment selection can sometimes turn awry, so a strategic plan of...
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Developments underway in Canberra

A significant development project in Canberra has taken another step forward, with a Master Plan being submitted to...
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Construction indicators a 'mixed bag'

The current state of the Queensland construction industry is proving to be a mixed bag for investors, according to a...
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Spring selling season soon to come

The spring selling season should soon kick into gear, one research analyst has claimed.
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Investors 'too late' for hotspot mining town, Qld

Investors have missed the boat on one current mining ‘hotspot’, according to multiple property experts.
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Strength in regional Queensland housing

Central Queensland has shown surprising strength in the 2011/2012 housing market, according to Master Builders...
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Sentiment stifling market upturn

While the economy is becoming more conducive to a significant upturn in property values, poor consumer sentiment is...
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Imogen Brown: Five steps for selling success

When your tenants are vacated and you're ready to sell, follow these five steps for success.
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More diligence required when inspecting

While the average property buyer undergoes extensive overall research, just an hour is spent looking at the property...
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Mining boom won't end in two years, says analyst

A report has been released arguing against predictions that Australia’s mining boom will end sooner than expected.
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Mining towns to receive a blow

Investors with properties in popular mining town hotspots may receive a blow, according to an announcement from the...
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New $80m mine announced

A new $80 million mine has been announced, providing another string to one suburb’s bow, according to the Department...
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