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

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The most affordable city for first home buyers isn’t what you’d expect

While Sydney remains the zenith of the Australian property boom, new research has revealed that it is in fact the most...
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Pre-winter auction spree expected amid Melbourne lockdown

Auction levels across most capital cities are expected to rise this week, but Melbourne could be in for a different...
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REIV calls for ‘fundamental restructuring’ of property tax

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has welcomed the Liberal Nationals’ commitment to remove a planned stamp...
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Commercial property sector swamped by large institutional investors with deep pockets

While the overall Australian commercial property market slumped in 2020, the actual volume of inked deals skyrocketed...
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Housing activity turns SA into one of Australia’s most attractive states

With South Australia’s economic activity accelerating, the state has grown to become one of the most attractive...
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Sales activity rebounds in Perth following double-digit decline

The rollercoaster ride of Perth’s sales activity continues following the most recent double-digit decline. 
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Private office landlords brace for more disruption as incentives rise to record highs

Private landlords are under increasing strain as office market vacancies rise, sublease availabilities reach record...
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Property price growth to wane over winter, experts tip

After a strong start to the year, experts are now expecting property price growth to wane over winter. 
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Sydney: 10k affordable rentals on the way

Changes to planning rules across Sydney are set to benefit lower-income households, with affordable housing on the...
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Property market update: Brisbane, April 2021

Brisbane’s typically slow-moving property market has continued to rapidly grow in April, despite Australia’s most...
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Clearance rates continue to trend lower

Auction clearance rates across combined capital cities have declined for the fifth consecutive week, new data has...
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Victoria’s new builds break boom record

A new record number of detached housing starts are set to begin in Victoria, breaking the numbers achieved during the...
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Regional rents soar as people flee cities

Regional rent values have outpaced the capital city markets by almost three times, a new report has revealed.
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ACT extends land tax exemptions for landlords

In a bid to address rental affordability across Canberra, the ACT government has announced the indefinite extension of...
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Auction activity set for slide

Following recent highs, with the last two weeks being the second and third busiest weeks of 2021, the auction market...
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Pindan sinks, property owners advised of next steps

Property owners affected by the sudden closure of the Pindan Group are being urged to immediately contact their home...
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Westpac introduces a savings buffer for distressed mortgage customers

Westpac is looking to make life a little easier for financially distressed customers by introducing a savings buffer to...
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Small capital cities lead rental growth with double-digit rise

While Sydney and Melbourne’s rental markets continue to struggle, the smaller capital cities are thriving, having...
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Could the ‘outstanding’ 2 per cent deposit scheme break the poverty trap?

The 2 per cent deposit scheme has been widely praised as a way to ‘break generational poverty traps’, two industry...
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Regions continue to outpace cities – but which areas are topping the profit ladder?

Regional markets have continued their winning streak, with property values growing at twice the pace seen across the...
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Are buyers retreating from a burgeoning market?

The property market is continuing to go from strength to strength, but future buying intentions for Australians vary,...
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HomeBuilder adds to construction costs

Housing construction costs have risen for the sixth consecutive quarter as dwelling approvals surge in response to the...
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Early indicators point to a cooling market

Australia’s booming property market is showing early signs of cooling as buyer enquiries drop with the conclusion of...
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Capital cities see lower clearance rates as volumes decline

Auction activity continued to trend lower, clocking a fourth consecutive week-on-week drop in clearance rates...
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Sydney leads capital city price growth

Sydney has reclaimed its crown as one of Australia’s strongest-performing property markets.
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