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

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Should you ‘DIY’ your property portfolio?

Many budding property investors often think twice about seeking help from property professionals to avoid any extra...
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Why economic data is the best way to determine a property hotspot

As buyers’ agents, Simon Pressley and his team in Propertyology do more than just help property investors find the...
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The Property Twins’ investment journey: from sacrifices to success

Years of living in low socioeconomic conditions pushed twin sisters Mona and Sana Ali to work hard and aspire for...
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A buyer’s agent's guide to identifying a ‘property hotspot’

Property professionals and successful property investors are well aware that in order to identify a property hotspot,...
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Growth rates ‘unsustainable’ but ‘cataclysmic’ crash unlikely

The rate of growth in the Australian property market is “unsustainable”, CoreLogic’s director of research has...
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‘The great Australian dream’ threatened by limited supply, increased demand

The release of a new report states that without any major changes to the property market, the lack of property supply...
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Perth’s rental yields falling, capital growth outlook still strong

A study by a real estate agency has revealed rental increases are not keeping up with property price increases, and...
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The benefits of good mentorship, according to the Property Twins

After almost a decade of creating wealth through properties, Sana and Mona Ali went on to build the mortgage broking...
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Which sex is better at investing: men or women?

Men are risk-takers; women are cautious. Men are tempted by ‘get rich quick’ schemes and marketing ploys, while...
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Home values slide in most capital cities

Home values fell in all but one capital city last week, with Brisbane the only one recording an increase, according to...
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Don’t be afraid to learn

The path to learning is often filled with many bumps in the road, some of these bumps can sometimes be craters and some...
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The different types of building inspections that property investors must know

Property inspection is considered one of the most important but often overlooked part of a property purchase, and...
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Greens’ policy ‘out of touch’ with Queensland rental market

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has declared the Greens’ “Renter’s Rights” policy as detrimental...
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Interest only loans proving less popular

New data reveals property owners are slowly, but surely, turning away from Interest Only (IO) loans, and towards...
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Never go against your gut instinct

Julian Lancey has been an investor since 2008, and his most memorable story by far is the time when he went against his...
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Three property issues that should concern investors, according to a licensed builder

Aside from location, drainage, electricity, and the presence of pests, property investors must also be critical about...
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Why this investor started avoiding off-the-plan investment properties

John Martinovic has invested in a wide variety of properties—from small units and off the plan apartments to National...
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Low housing turnover signalling ‘warning bells’ for housing industry

The latest data from CoreLogic shows house sales over the last 12 months have been trending low, with experts pointing...
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Strata living on the rise as downsizing becomes the norm

Strata living is becoming the preferred choice for many Australians, with an increasing number making the switch from...
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Should you be fixing rates now?

The recent regulatory changes in the lending space has meant several key changes. Sana and Mona of the Property Twins...
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How to properly communicate with your property inspector

Many successful property investors deem pest and building inspectors as important members of their team, and as with...
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Why property investors must stay through the building inspection

A reliable building inspector is one of the keys to buying a good investment property, but according to BuildingPro...
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Perth property that can save investors a year’s salary

Investors looking to purchase in Perth may be happy to know that when compared to prices last year, property values...
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The current market indicators affecting values

With the recent budget being handed down and some changes to the tax laws for investors across the country, I thought...
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Major rebound predicted for Brisbane property market

Due to rising population figures, wages and competitive pricing, a rebound of property prices is expected to...
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