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

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NSW government welcomes new housing report

The Minns Labor government has embraced the Productivity and Equality Commission’s latest report, Review of Housing...
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Brisbane property market update – August 2024

August has been another strong month for the Brisbane property market, which continues to show month-on-month growth...
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10 fastest and slowest Sydney councils for DA approvals

A recent report has revealed the fastest and slowest Sydney councils for average Development Application (DA)...
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NSW unlocks land for flood-resilient housing

A new program has freed up land that will expedite the delivery of up to 1,000 disaster-resilient homes for families in...
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The 20 suburbs that Aussies never want to leave

Would you stay in the same home for over two decades?
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5 high-growth Sydney suburbs for every budget

Whether you’re seeking luxury or affordability, these five suburbs offer something for everyone.
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10 suburbs with strong capital growth and high rental yields

These top-performing areas have all recorded price rises of above 20 per cent and significant rental yields, according...
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10 Melbourne suburbs to see housing boost

High-density development will be welcomed in 10 major urban centres across Melbourne, as part of the Victorian...
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Gold Coast house prices now Australia’s 2nd most expensive

Growth in the waterfront city’s market has continued to surge post-pandemic with a steady stream of new arrivals and...
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Is this Australia’s best tiny town?

The self-proclaimed Scottish capital of Australia has topped a list of tourism hotspots.
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‘Sustained new trend’ of regional relocation remains at steady high

The latest quarterly data from the Regional Movers Index shows that Australia is not going back to the pre-pandemic way...
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30 Perth suburbs break into ‘million-dollar club’

High demand and thriving population growth have dramatically pushed up Perth prices, with dozens of suburbs crossing...
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Tassie back in buyers’ good books

The state’s renewed popularity with domestic and mainland buyers, alongside strong first home buyer participation,...
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Housing woes won’t go away without regional focus: Urban planners

Cities are often in the spotlight, but development in non-metro areas is equally important to creating the housing...
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Adelaide property market continues to thrive

The city’s property market is well positioned for future growth, offering valuable opportunities to investors across...
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Is Brisbane or Perth a better city to invest in?

With both cities seeing massive growth over the past year, there are pros and cons to each location.
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Brisbane market update July 2024

Brisbane’s property market continued to rank among the top-performing capital cities in terms of price growth...
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5 Wollongong, Central Coast and Sydney suburbs earmarked for development

Dapto, Gosford, Tuggerah, Rockdale and Banksia are set to see planning changes around their transport hubs as the NSW...
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Is now a good time to invest in Sydney?

As Sydney’s property market begins to cool, opportunities await for investors who are willing to stand out from the...
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7 Aussie suburbs dominating sales

With short days on market and strong returns, these seven suburbs are a seller’s dream.
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How much does land cost across Australia? (July 2024)

As undersupply problems persist, a new report has compared the changing costs of land the country over.
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What are Australia’s best regions for rental yield?

Some regional markets are offering investors better bang for their buck than their metropolitan counterparts, according...
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10 Perth suburbs that saw more than 30% price growth in FY23–24

Most of the suburbs saw properties snapped up in eight days or less, pointing to the competitive nature of the local...
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7 locations leading the surge in residential settlements

Residential property market spending has risen to $585.6 billion in FY24, a 12.6 per cent increase year-on-year, an...
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‘The Block’ to put Daylesford in the spotlight for 2025

Since being announced as the 2025 location for The Block, national attention has been on this small Victorian town. How...
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