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

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What is a property market cycle?

What is a property market cycle? In this article, we’ll help you understand what it is and how it can affect your...
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Aussie property prices are rising like it’s 2003: Report

Australia just recorded its highest rate of annual price growth since 2003, at 16.4 per cent.
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House prices up nearly 20%: REIA

New data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) reveals the reality of inflation on house prices over the...
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Auction v private treaty: How should you sell your property?

Ready to sell your home or your investment property? Here’s how to decide if you should put it up for auction or sell...
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Even experts agree that Australia’s property market doesn’t make sense anymore

The last 18 months haven’t just broken records for price growth, they’ve broken the rules for how Australia’s...
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Property market update: Melbourne, August 2021

Melbourne’s property market continued to show resilience in August, recording an increase in dwelling values despite...
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Why it’s still worth selling – even in lockdown

With sky-high demand across Sydney and the rest of the state, vendors are being urged to “spring” into action now...
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Over 200 Perth suburbs see winter price growth

What is “traditionally quieter time for real estate” turned out to be a hot season for Perth, with hundreds of...
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 12 September

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment,...
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Real estate apps every investor should have in 2021

Whether you’re a new or experienced real estate investor, there are real estate apps on the market that can help you...
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Auction volumes on their way back up

The auction market now appears to be set for rebound, after weeks of a downward trajectory following localised...
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Report reveals extent of lifestyle shifts propelling 2020-21 demand

The real estate industry saw some of its highest rates of growth and unprecedented levels of property demand during the...
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Low interest rates drive record refinancing

The value of refinancing between lenders increased 60 per cent over the year to July, reflecting the huge number of...
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Tassie’s own $20k HomeBuilder grant finds early success

In a bid to help more Tasmanians build or buy a home, the state government’s own HomeBuilder Grant is already doing...
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Smart Property Investment reveals new team and expanded content program

Momentum Media has unveiled a new-look real estate team and strengthened its content offering, further cementing its...
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Capital cities see stronger auction success

After consecutive falls, the combined capital city auction market has finally seen an improvement across lower volumes...
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2020 vs 2021: How lockdowns have impacted the market

The second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks have wreaked havoc, but real estate continues to show resilience, according to a...
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Beware ‘confusing’ changes to home loan rates

One of Australia’s biggest lenders has recently cut their variable introductory rates but hiked their fixed rates....
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Property market update: Sydney, August 2021

There’s no end in sight for Aussies’ love affair with property, as Sydney house prices have continued to climb...
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Property prices will surge another 20% in 2021: ANZ

Despite the so-called “Delta dampener”, the Australian housing market remains in very good shape.
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 5 September

All the latest in Australian property and finance-related news.
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Auction activity set to continue downward trajectory

As Australia heads into the first weekend of spring, capital city auction markets are continuing to see unseasonably...
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Land sales hit new highs in Melbourne and surrounds

A bumper quarter for land sales in the Melbourne area has lockdowns partially to thank, even while the latest...
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Brisbane property market update August 2021

This article will highlight what has been happening in the Brisbane Property Market during August 2021.
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Industry body slams NSW’s ‘unfair’ property advantage

With half of the nation in a new wave of lockdowns, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling for equal...
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