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

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Investor red tape is not the answer for slipping housing affordability

Over the December quarter, housing affordability declined nationwide, and some are saying the answer to the issue...
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The hottest February private sale markets for regional Victoria

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has stated private sales in regional Victoria are strong so far in 2018,...
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Cut immigration or boost suburb density: Grattan

If governments are unlikely to boost suburb density, an effective method to curb housing affordability could be...
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Redcliffe and Kippa-Ring: Will a suburb’s success always flow to its neighbours?

Many people opt to purchase assets in suburbs within the vicinity of a booming area, believing that they will enjoy the...
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What’s pushing up Brisbane land values?

A new government report has revealed the direction land value is moving in Queensland’s capital city, and what’s...
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Three fundamentals of being a good buyer’s agent

Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler and Simon Cohen strive to grow the buyer’s agency industry in Australia by creating...
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How this investor made a career out of a hobby

Cohen Handler CEO and buyer’s agent Ben Handler joins the Smart Property Investment Show to discuss the real value of...
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Home values up in only one major capital city; listings slightly up all round

Home values saw slight fluctuations, with only one major capital city seeing a value increase, according to the latest...
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How will the new subdivision legislation affect the Victoria property market?

The Victoria state government recently introduced a new minimum garden area requirement into the Neighbourhood...
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Should you worry about losing negative gearing?

As the federal election looms, one of the most notable proposals in the property investment landscape is the scrapping...
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A rentvestor’s guide: The perfect places to rent and invest

Looking to live wherever you want while pinpointing the best suburbs for maximum returns? New data reveals these...
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New report finds a place for every kind of investor

A new report has shown where the best properties are for families and singles, as well as the most quiet and vibrant...
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How do you choose the right investment property?

After years of investing in real estate and running one of Australia’s largest investment companies, Positive Real...
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Only one capital city saw positive value growth over February

One capital city stood out with positive value growth among the rest as dwelling values dropped in all, except another...
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As tenancy reforms approach, regional Victorian rental demand is on the rise

Demand is growing in Victoria for rental properties, as vacancy rates in regional Victoria have fallen below 2 per...
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Eight common investor mistakes eating into your wealth

Some investors may plough into property because it looks like an easy path to riches, but many make mistakes that will...
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How Melbourne’s emerging apartment market can benefit investors

Despite the possibility of a moderate slow down in the higher end of its property market, Melbourne continues to...
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Q&A session with Paul Glossop – more questions answered! March 2018

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we...
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Retiring Baby Boomer boom to shift Perth property market

As a result of an oncoming large increase of Baby Boomers retiring, there is a rise in demand for high density living...
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Two South-West Sydney suburbs’ growth supercharged by gentrification

Despite high levels of gun violence, two Sydney suburbs have become extremely appealing in terms of great growth...
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Development tip: How to hold your property development assets

There are many ways to hold a property development asset depending on your objectives and risk appetite as an investor....
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The strategy that will help this investor pay all of his debts

Glenn Newbery has successfully built a multi-property portfolio over the years, so now that he’s nearing retirement,...
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Why this investor chose a redraw facility for his home

As part of the consolidation phase of his journey, Glenn Newbery decided to let his principal place of residence sit in...
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Home values, listings recovering, holding steady across most capital cities

Home values saw a brief period of recovery and held steady in all capital cities but one, which had a slight gain,...
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High-crime property hotspots outperform capital cities

New data has revealed that states with high levels of crime have increased property growth that outperform the state...
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