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

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Unit rents not so hot as house rents up for December quarter

While house rents in most capital cities edged higher over the December quarter, unit rents faired differently, falling...
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Short-term rentals set for big boost in Victoria

An increase of tourism numbers and spending is a major growth opportunity for investors with short-term lets and...
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Small surprises in listings, prices data for December

Listings fell more than anticipated over the holiday period, new data reveals, and there were price increases in some...
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‘No brainer’ boom markets as lending conditions change

Into the new year, a property expert has identified five capital cities and other regional areas that he expects will...
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String of changes pushed for as new-builds cop heat

In the wake of Sydney's Opal Tower faults fiasco, a certifier has made several recommendations to tighten up building...
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Top hotspots with big infrastructure spend in 2019

Areas with new infrastructure projects are one sign of a hotspot, but not all infrastructure projects are alike. One...
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Perth values stabilise, 'staggering' figures reported in rental market

Fresh data shows Perth’s median house price has stabilised over the month of December, but rental listings data has...
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Property market update: Sydney, December 2018

The Sydney property market was no stranger to headlines in 2018, with falling prices highlighted and an eventual...
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A certifier speaks: How the Opal Tower was approved

Private certifiers have copped the brunt of the backlash about faults appearing in Sydney Olympic Park's Opal Tower....
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Insight: How Smart Property Investment's editor picks winners

To find success in any property market, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant shares the one question property...
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$14bn in property resales recorded in new data

New data has revealed for the September quarter that property resales resulted in over $14 billion in profits, down on...
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Here’s what’s actually happening in the property market

Doomsday headlines might make you anxious, but let’s move past the misinformation and sensationalism, and rationally...
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LJ Hooker shares tips for ACT market after 18% gains in 2018

The ACT market has chalked up some wins for investors, with growth of almost 18 per cent in some suburbs, and LJ Hooker...
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115,000 first-home buyers hit the market, MPs battle on the numbers

The number of first-home buyers in the Australian property market has increased in the last two years, coinciding with...
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Highlights of the 2018 Northern Territory market

The Northern Territory market rarely makes headlines, but it got some runs on the board for investors in 2018 despite...
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Strong 2018 for Tassie market, mixed outlook for 2019

The Tasmanian market has been strong for investors in recent years, but projections for its continued capital growth...
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What would a change in government mean for property investors?

Amid a changing property market, a new government would inspire more significant shifts in the economy and, ultimately,...
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Major bank reflects on SA market wins for 2018

South Australia was a relatively steady market in 2018, but there were some standout performers and popular buying...
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Why 2019 is a year of opportunity for property investors

It’s my strong belief that we are currently in a window of opportunity for those investors who are prepared to block...
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‘Safety blitz’ set for NSW new-builds in 2019

Building certifiers in NSW are bracing for a major audit, as fears surface that hundreds of new properties have been...
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Boom-to-bust market recovers lost ground in 2018

It's been a tough few years for the Western Australia market, but some areas have been flagged for capital growth...
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Queensland's top performers carry investors into 2019

Queensland has been a mixed bag of returns for property investors in recent years, but some gems from 2018 have given...
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Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last?

While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of...
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2018 Victorian market winners defy 'doom and gloom'

Gains in the broader Victorian market have been clouded by challenges in Melbourne, prompting one real estate boss to...
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Property market review 2018: How investors’ sentiments changed over the year

The changes in the major property markets of Australia have been largely influenced by the sentiments of investors...
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