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

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Cash rates and consumer sentiment to define Australia’s chilly months

With the final week of autumn drawing to a slow conclusion, CoreLogic’s Tim Lawless runs an eye over the national...
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Is the Great Australian Dream dead?

Owning a home has been the long-standing Great Australian Dream, but a new report reveals a shift in priorities among...
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Why can’t investors keep their eye off Qld’s Harristown?

For Australian property investors, Toowoomba has grown into one of the most attractive markets to enter due to heavy...
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WA government introduces land tax relief to inspire rental supply

As the state wrestles with an incredibly tight rental market, the McGowan government recently announced plans to...
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How Oran Park has transformed from raceway to investor’s delight

Up until recently, this now-bustling mini metropolis was a quiet, rural corner of Sydney famous for its speedway; now...
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Why Yeppoon is proving popular with investors

Lifestyle and location are proving a winning combination for the Queensland town and namesake suburb of Yeppoon, which...
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Are we in a listings squeeze?

As demand continues to skyrocket and supply steadily diminishes, one industry expert steps forward to unpack what the...
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Big things ahead for South Australia’s Aldinga Beach

Thanks to recent capital gains and positive market indicators, the future for the Aldinga Beach property market is...
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Strong growth outlook fuels frenzy in Australia’s large format retail sector

Investors are turning their sights to large format retail (LFR) centres, a new report has shown, lured in by strong...
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Tasmanian market experiences slumped beginning of the year

Australia’s island state’s opening quarter of the year has been defined by an alarming decrease in several key...
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Why Kearneys Spring is the suburb on many investors’ lips

Impressive capital gains and a sturdy infrastructure has bolstered the Toowoomba suburb’s stature among Australian...
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Which lifestyle regional markets are bearing the brunt of the downturn?

A new report revealed the ongoing paradigm shift for the once-thriving high-end regional property markets, which are...
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Holiday homes straining regional markets and worsening supply woes: REIA

Speaking at the National Press Club earlier this week (16 May), the CEO of Australia’s peak real estate body shared...
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Housing crisis rooted in insufficient supply, not migration demand: Report

A new report from the Business Council of Australia (BCA) revealed the housing market’s critical issue lies in the...
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5 South Australian markets set to outperform in 2023

While South Australia was named the top-performing state across the country in 2022, there are five areas in the region...
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Tougher oversight coming for NSW construction sector

The NSW government has promised to establish a body to oversee the regulation, licensing and oversight of the industry...
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Fast 50 2024 uncovers Australia’s top suburbs for property investment

Momentum Media and leading property investment brand Smart Property Investment are proud to unveil the inaugural FAST...
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Which state is defying the long-term slump in new home sales?

A new report showed new home sales were up in April, with one state in particular defying the long-term slump in...
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1 in 5 Aussies dreaming of regional shift

Young Australians are set to drive the continuation of Australia’s growing pattern of regional migration, according...
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Building Act reforms to ensure Porter Davis mistakes aren’t repeated

Following the collapse of one of the state’s largest builders last month, the Victorian government is acting to...
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Is the regional rental crisis over?

For the third month running, the national residential vacancy rate has risen, with SQM Research indicating the...
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Is a ban on rental bidding truly the ultimate solution to the rental crisis?

Beyond the buzz surrounding rental bidding bans, one business leader says its not “poor tenancy laws” authorities...
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Will the end of rate hikes lead to a surge in investment opportunities?

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the full impact of rate hikes on the property market, an expert lays arguments as to...
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RBA warned against knocking the Aussie economy into recession

Following the central bank’s shock decision to lift the cash rate at its May meeting, one financial expert has urged...
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Federal budget a boon for increased commercial property interest

While it failed to hit the mark among Australian residential property sector stakeholders, the budget, handed down...
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