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

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Amid high property values: Is Australia becoming a ‘bust market’?

Despite property prices going up consistently across capital cities, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, some experts...
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Secure your property’s value a with covenant agreement

If you are looking to purchase a property in a development, make sure you keep an eye out for covenant agreements....
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Only 1 major market records rise over week

Last week saw all about one major capital city recording value falls, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.
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3 characteristics of a good property investment location

Location is one of the most important factors that will influence the growth of an investment property, but picking a...
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The 5 key investing trends to expect this spring

With spring just around the corner and the weather set to warm up soon, investors will be looking to emerge from their...
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The single metric that tells you the state of the property market

As unpredictable as the property market may seem, property experts and professionals have devised different ways to...
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Can you believe the statistics?

Each week the media publishes the auction clearance rates and the median house price change and nearly the whole...
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The top 12 Perth rebound suburbs revealed

Investors interested in the Perth market should keep an eye out for these 12 suburbs that are gaining traction after...
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Vic vacancy rate hits all-time record low

Victoria’s vacancy rate has hit its lowest point since the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) began collecting...
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Getting double-digit returns while filling the hole in the market

Have you ever wondered how you can get double digit-returns from residential property and at the same time fix the...
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4 factors to consider when choosing a city to invest in

The location of your property could be a great indicator of the level of growth that you can achieve, thus, identifying...
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How international visitors are driving Australian property markets

Among my daily ritual of collating and analysing property-related information is reviewing economic performance using a...
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Millennials in the market: How to avoid bad property investment advice

At 27, chiropractor Wayne Hedley has successfully bought a $415,000-Gold Coast townhouse that generates more than $400...
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The 3 red flags that point to a bad investment area

Knowing where not to invest is as valuable as knowing where to invest. Smart Property Investment speaks again with...
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The most popular Perth suburbs for premium property

With just over one in ten houses selling for $1 million in Western Australia’s capital city, knowing which suburbs...
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Real investment opportunities not in 'hotspots', says expert

As the biggest property markets in Australia continue to go south after an unprecedented property boom, there has been...
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How does Australia’s best performing capital city move?

If you want to see how property could move in the future, it’s important to see how it moved in the past. New...
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Capital city property values mostly hold steady

Last week saw two major capital city markets decline, while the rest saw no movement at all, according to the latest...
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Tougher Sydney market ‘just going back to normal’, says agent

While sales results in Sydney have undeniably been lackluster lately, experts believe that the market movements in the...
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Vacancy rates steady in Sydney, mostly down in regional NSW

The rental market in NSW saw modest success over the month of July, research from the Real Estate Institute of NSW...
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Record supply figures in top markets point to easing affordability

With the property market bubbling down to supply and demand, one industry expert has stated that demand is being met...
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How technology is changing the lending environment

Technology has undeniably influenced the property investment landscape over the years, giving way to innovations such...
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Smaller markets beat out Sydney and Melbourne for premium property sales growth

A recent analysis of premium Sydney and Melbourne property has revealed values are falling, making these exclusive...
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What ‘boring’ Brisbane needs to do to boost property prices up

While many may pick out Brisbane as a top investment option, the capital city is yet to boom, and there are a few...
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Investment tip: What to do when your strategy goes awry

There are several investment strategies that property investors can use throughout their wealth-creation journey...
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