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

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Property market update: Brisbane, February 2019

As the housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne continue to decline, the Brisbane property market shows signs of...
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Is property investment different for women?

With the theme of International Women’s Day 2019 being #BalanceforBetter, Smart Property Investment spoke to some...
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Revealed: best-selling price ranges in the last 12 months

The number of property sales in affordable price ranges has remained dominant, but very affordable property sales are...
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Rent and mortgage payments patterns revealed for last quarter

The December quarter saw housing affordability and rental affordability worsen, with the variations depending on...
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Property market update: Sydney, February 2020

Despite the general softening of the Sydney property market, experts said that the NSW capital still holds...
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Fresh housing supply figures released, mixed results for investors

The pipeline for new supply increased during January 2019 but is still significantly lower than last year, according to...
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Queensland land value sees steady growth

Off the back of a government report, the Brisbane residential land market has seen “minor” success since the last...
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1 crucial differentiator between a renovator’s delight and a poor build

Cosmetically-challenged properties are often deemed good investments as they give investors the ability to add value to...
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Analysis: Winners and black spots for rental yield

Sydney’s property market has a large vacancy issue, and it’s one that could mean bad news for property investors...
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Buyer’s market thrives as new price data released

Buyers were in a solid position last week, as capital city values yet again experienced no rises – mostly declines...
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Recovering market proves popular with cheap property sales

One of Australia’s most pronounced recovering markets saw February record nearly half of all sales under $500,000, a...
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How will South Australia’s property market perform in 2019?

One expert has said South Australia has proved to be a good property market over the past two years, but will it keep...
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Values fall again in February, but at a slower pace

Fresh data shows that property price falls may now be moderating, however even markets previously posting price growth...
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Try building rather than buying your next property

Building a property can add additional levels of anxiety to your portfolio, but it could end up saving you money in the...
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Property review site launches in prestige Melbourne market

A new website that’s marketing itself as “Trip Advisor for prestige properties” has launched, allowing buyers to...
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How capital city investors can capitalise on today’s property market

Despite the softening of their property markets, property experts believe that capital cities still offer attractive...
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2 underrated factors to consider when buying a property

One property expert with 50 years’ industry experience reveals the things property investors need to keep an eye out...
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Is cladding still an issue for Australian property?

Flammable cladding is an issue that has plagued Australian apartment buildings in recent times and it’s an issue that...
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Rate cuts to follow if new home construction falls further

An industry body is concerned about the potential hit to property prices if no government measures are put in place to...
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Investment tip: Dealing with real estate agents in softening markets

The current property market has been defined by the challenges brought by the tightening credit environment – a...
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Investment tip: Simple strategies for success in ‘market of uncertainties’

Amid fluctuations across property markets, Keshab Chartered Accountant’s Munzurul Khan has identified steps to...
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‘Irresponsible’ property reports blasted, investors cautioned

The head of a real estate network has claimed investors should not be listening to “irresponsible” media reports...
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New home construction slows after year of record high

Analysis of new ABS data shows residential building activity is starting to see a slowdown after experiencing record...
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Prestige agent shares her top 6 property sales tips

An agent with over $1 billion of sales under her belt shares her best sales tips for those looking to sell their...
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No doom and gloom for investors with long-term strategy: accountant

Despite the headlines highlighting ‘doom and gloom’ across the Australian property market, experts believe that...
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