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

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Buying an apartment? Do these 4 things first

Investors, renters and home owners are increasingly turning to units — but what do you need to do to ensure you make...
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How defying the ‘saving culture’ helped this investor succeed

Hank Hong came to Australia from Vietnam, growing up in a household where saving was a vital part of survival, but his...
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victoria 1 840
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Victoria ahead of NSW in mortgage volumes, according to new data  

Victoria has emerged as the state with the highest growth in property lodgement volumes since last quarter, in spite of...
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Should you build a duplex to create equity?

Building a duplex is one of the most common strategies used by property investors to improve their equity over a short...
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Consumer confidence bounces back

Recent research has revealed that consumer confidence has rebounded sharply, offsetting its recent decline.
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Investor lending soars

Fresh figures have revealed that investor lending continues to climb along with house prices. 
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Investor tip: How to co-invest with your family and friends

Most people think that investing with family and friends is safe and is a comfortable way to go in property...
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4 tips to make the most of current market conditions

If you’re an investor looking to capitalise on the favourable conditions in many of Australia’s capital cities,...
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10 things to consider when building a duplex to create equity

Building a duplex—two separate homes on a single title—is a strategy many property investors use to avoid...
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How to build a sophisticated multi-property portfolio

Hank Hong buys property in all different ways – by himself, with family members and with financial backers to create...
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NAB revises national house price forecasts for 2016

NAB has adjusted its house price growth forecasts for this year after sharp price rises and an uptick in investor...
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Supreme Court dismisses spruiker’s appeal

A property group’s attempt to appeal a decision that found it provided unlawful advice has been unanimously dismissed...
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8 trends transforming home ownership

The nation’s largest mortgage lender believes the way Australians buy a home could change drastically over the next...
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The 3 golden rules of investment renovating

You may think renovating is cool and you could get plenty of satisfaction out of it, but there is a right way to...
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Finding the right partner to sell your properties

Working with real estate agents are just as important for investors selling properties as it is for investors buying...
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2017’s top 15 suburbs - and they’re not in Sydney

Hotspots, hotspots everywhere. Where are the experts tipping for growth next year?
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Apartment approvals fall 17.5%

Total dwelling approvals have experienced a sharp decline, with some states hit worse than others. 
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Capital city dwelling values reach ‘new record highs’

Dwelling values have continued to rise across five of the eight capital cities in the quarter ended October 2016.
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6 ways young people can build wealth through property

By just 25, Stephanie Brennan had a seven-property investment portfolio, valued at $2.7 million with an equity position...
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Do you need a buyer’s agent?

If negotiations have been a sticking point for you in the past, or if the idea of dealing directly with the seller’s...
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5 boom suburbs for 2017

Property market predictions for next year are starting to flood in – and there are five suburbs where prices could...
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michael ossitt
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‘From just $2,000 in my pocket to 6 properties’

Property investor Michael Ossitt reveals to The Smart Property Investment Show podcast how he went from having just...
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How to pick an agent

Picking an agent to list your investment with may seem like a daunting prospect but according to Century 21 chairman...
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3 cities’ house prices reach record levels

Median asking prices for homes in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have risen to new record levels, while prices in...
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5 tips to grow a multimillion-dollar portfolio from scratch

It sounds pretty aggressive, 12 property purchases in two and a half years, but it actually hasn’t been for one...
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