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

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Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?

 Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?  Here is our guide on how you can how can you get in on the...
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New energy efficiency standards could save NSW investors $980 annually

The NSW government recently announced the implementation of new sustainability requirements that could save households...
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Are these the top 20 places to invest in Australia right now?

A new report from ME Bank has reportedly uncovered Australia’s top 20 best places to invest.
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Expect inner-city unit rental markets to rebound post-lockdown

After falling behind its housing counterpart for the majority of the pandemic, inner-city unit rents are now on track...
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Boosted supply gives a mixed bag of auction results

The combined capital cities have had their busiest week since late March, with 3,725 properties going under the hammer...
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DIY danger flagged amidst renovation revolution

The DIY renovation craze spurred on by long periods spent in lockdown has heightened the danger of acquiring a serious...
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What happens when house price growth outpaces wage growth?

The Australian wage price index (WPI) saw a 2.2 per cent increase in the year to November 2021, according to the...
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Property market update: Brisbane, October 2021

Brisbane property prices have shot ahead to achieve the biggest gains in October, leaving bigger capital cities in its...
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Adelaide beats seasonal slump as house prices set new records

Adelaide has overcome the seasonal third-quarter slump this year, as a new report revealed the city broke new record...
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4 reasons townhouses are gaining popularity

The booming Melbourne housing market is undergoing transformation – and it’s seeing more investors and...
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Why new builds won’t stop in 2022

An economist has suggested that the current home building boom will likely be sustained throughout all of 2022.
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 21 November

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment,...
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Melbourne unit landlords biggest losers amid pandemic

While being a landlord amid the pandemic was no easy feat, it was particularly more difficult for unit landlords in...
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How to get into commercial real estate investing: A beginner’s guide

So you want to start investing in commercial real estate? Here are things to know before diving in.
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Clearance rates shrink during second-busiest week of 2021

There are signs that the property market has already begun to cool as the combined capitals’ preliminary clearance...
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Inner-city Sydney defies the vacancy rate trend

Residential rental vacancies in Sydney have marginally decreased after growing last month, new research revealed. 
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Why future interest rate rises won’t spell doom and gloom

A new study has found interest rates are not to blame for property markets propelling into booms or busts.
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Gold Coast regions reap rewards for investors

The Gold Coast is seeing some of Australia’s strongest property market pressure, thanks to both ten years of...
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Property market update: Melbourne, October 2021

Melbourne’s property market continued to lose momentum, recording a muted growth rate in October, despite the...
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Supply speaks volumes as auction numbers stay strong

This week’s auction volumes look likely to remain strong as the property market sustains the spring selling season...
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 14 November

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment,...
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Homes sold at lightning speed

Homes are being sold in a snap as restrictions are eased and the spring selling season kicks off, resulting in...
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Hitting the brakes: Property values on a downward trend

New research shows that the monthly growth rate of Australian property values is slowing, a trend likely to continue...
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Off-the-plan purchasers to be better protected in the ACT

The territory has flagged plans to better protect Canberrans purchasing residential properties off-the-plan.
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Property market update: Sydney, October 2021

While Sydney’s rate of growth lost some steam in October, market activity in the NSW capital is forecasted to take on...
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