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

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More funds needed for housing: HIA

The Housing Industry Association is urging the Federal Government to inject more funds into the housing market and...
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Auctions continue weak run - May 2011

Australia’s property market continues to underperform at auction, new data has revealed.
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Record low for sales on the Gold Coast

Sales of house and land packages on the Gold Coast have hit a new low according to the latest Prodap Report.
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Victoria a hotspot for investors

Property investors are most active in Victoria, mortgage sales from one of the nation’s largest mortgage broking...
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Warmer building data masks overall colder front

Total building approvals increased in March, figures from the ABS revealed yesterday, but the underlying result...
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Renting still more affordable than buying

Suggestions that rising rents are making buying increasingly attractive to aspiring property buyers have been dismissed...
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Weak top end drives market's poor result

Ongoing weakness in prestige property markets is one driving force behind the broader market’s poor performance.
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$9.7 million to cater for Vic's growing population

The Victorian government will spend $9.7 million over the next four years to plan for Melbourne’s growth as well as...
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Sales up, but still a long way to go

Sales of new homes have increased, but remain well below the historical average, a new report has found.
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Subdued outlook for house price growth

House prices are expected to endure a relatively flat period over the coming 12 months, unlike the rental market.
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Benefits announced for NT home buyers

The Northern Territory’s 2011 Budget has included new measures to support home buyers in the region.
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18,500 new home sites for ACT

The ACT government has announced a $111.4 million plan to increase the supply of housing in the ACT.
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Smart Property Investment recognised in BRW ranking

Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment, has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest...
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House prices ease

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed a modest easing in Australian house prices,...
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Concerns for mandatory energy ratings

Mandatory disclosure of residential properties’ energy efficiency could place considerable costs on property owners...
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House prices slump in March quarter but rents soar

Australia’s capital city property values took a hit in the first quarter of 2011, figures from RP Data and Rismark...
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Auction Activity Stalls - May 2011

The nation’s auctions failed to provide any excitement over the weekend, with all states recording less than stellar...
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Victoria booms

Victoria is leading the nation in terms of building activity and population growth, according to the latest...
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More calls for Govt grant review

Aspiring first home buyers could benefit greatly from an increase to the First Home Owners Grant, a national survey has...
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Brisbane tipped to take off

Brisbane’s property market is offering strong potential to investors according to a report by Place Estate Agents.
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More renters to consider buying

The increasing cost of renting could prompt more renters to consider property ownership, according to RE/MAX WA...
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SA welcomes first high density community

South Australia is geared to welcome one of the state’s most significant urban developments in history, following the...
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Brisbane most affordable

Queensland’s capital has overtaken Adelaide as the most affordable mainland capital city following a dip in values as...
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Investors and home buyers embrace new apps

Australian property investors and home buyers are increasingly using smart phones as part of their house hunting...
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Time is ripe for first timers

Now is an ideal time for first home buyers to get on the property ladder, Aussie’s John Symond has claimed.
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