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

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Should you use a buyer’s agent?

Property investors, both new and experienced, often turn to buyer’s agents to help them find the right property and...
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What is conveyancing and how does it work?

Conveyancing is a key part of buying and selling property, and involves far more than simply signing on the dotted line...
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What does the cash rate mean for Australian property?

Property investors across the country often keenly watch the official cash rate announcements by the Reserve Bank of...
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Buyers turn away from major market

House hunters have dramatically lost patience with Australia’s largest housing market, but have embraced one of its...
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Investors forced to abandon purchases

There’s been plenty of speculation that off-the-plan investors would eventually be hit the hardest by APRA’s...
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Block-busted!

A real estate TV personality has been caught up in a tussle with Consumer Affairs Victoria, following claims that he...
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Prices in 4 suburbs set to skyrocket

The detailed announcement of a major infrastructure project this week has the potential to see house prices rise by up...
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Are you a real estate raconteur?

Can you juggle your jargon and banter with the best buyers out there or are you lost in the lexicon and likely to land...
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Bushfire season fast approaching

Investors have been given a timely reminder of the importance of protecting their assets from bushfire threats during...
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Retire richer and sooner

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Catering to the rental market

When purchasing off-the-plan property, take advantage of the option to customise to fit potential tenants' needs.
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$5 million purchase caught in foreign investment crackdown

The federal government has announced it has ordered the sale of a further seven illegally-held residential properties,...
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The build-and-hold model explained

Investor developers favour this model over all others, to take advantage of real savings.
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Perth prices still feeling the pinch

Prices in one of Australia’s former boom cities are yet to bottom out, according to one expert – with the...
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Choosing your first investment

Over 70 per cent of property investors hold just one investment property, according to statistics from the Australian...
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10 top tips every investor should know

Feeling overwhelmed by the substantial amount of information available for property investors? Kick-start your research...
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Building a savings plan

As property prices rise rapidly in some capital cities, the deposit for a property often represents a significant chunk...
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The stress of settlement

After the sales contract on a property becomes unconditional, backing out is no longer an option – but sometimes...
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6 top tips for buying at the best price

1. Identify good-value buys To know whether a property is a good deal, you need to understand the local market,...
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The man with a plan

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Planning to buy off-the-plan?

Consider these potential present and future risks before making an off-the-plan purchase.
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Learning to bounce back

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Slow growth sets in

The softening rental market looks set to remain in Australia's capital cities, with a new report indicating that...
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Lending changes starting to be felt

Owner occupiers are entering the market in increasing numbers, but recent restrictions appear to be having an impact on...
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If it comes to the worst

When nothing is going wrong, paying insurance can feel like a waste of money – but should the worst happen to your...
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