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

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Auction activity warms up - March 2011

Auction clearances are on the up in Sydney and Melbourne, but the activity levels in both cities are still a long way...
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Inner west shows potential

It’s not the nation’s capital city, but when it comes to the Sydney property market, there’s no doubt its super...
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Property listings at all time high

The number of properties listed for sale in Australia recently hit an all time high, new research has found.
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NSW Labor promises new home levy cut

The Keneally Government has promised to reduce the cost of new housing by slashing State Infrastructure Contributions...
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Most expensive suburbs revealed

Peppermint Grove in Western Australia has topped a list of the nation’s most expensive suburbs.
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Heritage property fines increased

Developers and renovators that deface or demolish heritage listed properties in Western Australia can now expect a...
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Sydney’s inner west full of opportunities

It’s not the nation’s capital city but when it comes to the Sydney property market, there’s no doubt its...
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Govt urged to address affordability

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer Michael Russell is urging the federal government to step in and put a stop to...
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Sydney street world's 9th priciest

Sydney’s Wolseley Road has been ranked the ninth most expensive street in the world.
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Auction clearance rates improve in Sydney

Sunny weather helped to boost the Sydney property market over the weekend with the New South Wales capital clearing...
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Property investment show offers insights to Perth investors

The first ever Perth Property Investor Show will take place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre next weekend,...
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New name for St George

St George has announced that it will rebrand its Victorian network as the Bank of Melbourne this August.
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Housing market at risk from ‘Black swan events’

‘Black swan events’ pose a genuine threat to Australia’s housing market and broader economy, according to a...
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First timers race to beat prices

Rising rents and property prices are motivating first time buyers to get into the property market, according to a new...
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Housing more unaffordable

Housing affordability deteriorated in 2010 off the back of the Reserve Bank’s four official cash rate rises, a new...
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Time to buy: investors

A vast majority of investors believe now is a good time to purchase an investment property, a new survey has revealed.
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Property sales drop 20pc

The number of property sales fell 20 per cent in 2010, new research has revealed.
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SPI unveils new website

Smart Property Investment today launched a new website that offers investors and home buyers greater access to property...
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Rental market tight in VIC

Melbourne’s outer suburbs are showcasing strong potential for investors with vacancy rates in the area the lowest in...
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New green standard for developments

A new green star rating tool is set to become national standard, paving the way for more sustainable Australian...
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Borrowers do their homework

Investors and home buyers are becoming savvier and doing a lot of their own mortgage leg work at home, new research has...
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Construction activity contracts in February

The national construction industry reported an ongoing contraction in activity levels in February, albeit at a slower...
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Units take centre stage in Sydney

Units will be the most popular type of new dwelling across greater Sydney in the years ahead, according to a leading...
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Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees

The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition...
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Consumer report lashes out at majors

Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the...
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