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

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Should termites and other pests be a valid reason to avoid a property?

While there’s undeniably a lot of fear associated with having termites, borers, and other pests in a property,...
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From one to 28 properties—what’s next for this property investor?

After successfully building a 28-property portfolio in a span of seven years, Scott O’Neill is not yet done engaging...
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A builder’s opinion on setting up disclosure laws in Australia

BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith and his wife Trish have been proactive in campaigning for the immediate set up...
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The type of properties that could be home to termites and other pests

Whether you’re hiring a professional property inspector or not, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith believes that...
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Demand in Victoria set to outnumber supply

New data reveals demand for housing in Victoria is high, but in the not-too-distant future new supply won’t be able...
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Home values maintain upward trend: CoreLogic data

Home values maintain their upward shift again this week in all but one capital city, with Brisbane the only one...
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Apartments and detached housing doing well in the ACT

A new report has highlighted the property market in the ACT, showing where is currently hot and not for investors.
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Major property defects investors must walk away from

While there are certain property issues that could be remedied by simple repairs or renovations, BuildingPro founder...
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Cash flow versus capital growth: which should property investors prioritise?

Scott O’Neill admits that managing a 28-property portfolio could be a challenge, but he’s able to sleep well at...
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How to choose the best building inspector to assess your property

Many successful property investors are advocates of being surrounded by a good team, and a building inspector is...
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Houses ‘free’ in some Perth suburbs, claims industry specialist

The growing affordability of the Perth real estate market is highlighted by the fact that in some Perth suburbs, you...
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The future of property: living on purpose

With an increasing number of people looking to live their life on purpose, switched on property investors can surf this...
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How to determine the quality of a property by its location

Aside from being a basis for growth cycle, a property’s location can also be an effective indicator of its structural...
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Perth renters prefer apartments, survey finds

The Western Australian Apartment Advocacy (WAAA) has released the results of its earlier inaugural survey, which...
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The ever-falling supply of sub $400k stock

The latest CoreLogic data shows $400,000 just doesn’t buy what it used to in the property market.
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Adelaide rising as new apartment hotspot

New data by Urbis indicates Adelaide’s apartment yields are higher than metropolitan Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
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1 in 4 young Aussies says rentvesting the only way to get property

Given the escalating cost of dwellings in Australia’s major cities, cash-strapped house-hunters are trying to find...
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10-point checklist for investors looking for quality properties

While it is advisable to get pest and building inspectors as part of one’s team, property investors must also equip...
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The top 10 things every investor should check before buying a property

There’s a science behind pest and building inspections, says BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith, and in this...
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Home values maintain upward trend

Home values maintain their upward shift this week in all but one capital city, with Perth the only one bucking the...
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Vacancy rates increase across Sydney, steady around regional NSW

Vacancy rates across Sydney continue to rise as seasonal factors influence the number of people seeking rental...
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How far out of Sydney is still a good investment?

The maximum travel time in Sydney has changed, and this has created a big difference to what makes a good property...
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What is ‘good advice’ in property investment?

Almost everyone has a thing or two to say about property investment—we all live on a property, after all — but...
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How buyer’s agents and rental managers helped this property investor succeed

Scott O’Neill has successfully built a 28-property portfolio worth more than $11 million in a span of seven years,...
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Pyrmont an apartment hotspot with 120% rise in prices

A new research report has highlighted the rise in apartment prices in Pyrmont over the last decade, which will be...
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