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

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State of Markets - WA January 2015

While some areas in the Western Australia market appear to have stabilised, the state is still underperforming.
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brisbane skyline
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State of Markets - QLD January 2015

Property values continue to grow in Brisbane, and south of the city, supply shortages could be set to drive up prices.
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State of Markets - VIC January 2015

The steady growth of the Victoria market is tipped to flatten in the coming months.
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sydney news
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State of Markets - NSW January 2015

Although Sydney is still driving the New South Wales property boom, some of the city’s suburbs are falling behind.
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rory orourke
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5 things to consider before buying a house and land package

House and land packages have traditionally been very popular with investors in Western Australia, but with such a large...
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damian collins
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Perth suburb set to perform

An urban renewal program for a north-east suburb in Perth is set to be turbo charged following the release of a...
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qld
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Qld planning reforms before parliament

The Queensland government has introduced legislation into parliament as part of its sweeping planning reforms to...
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rich harvey
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Picking apart the unit market

In today's crowded unit investment market, it's getting difficult to know exactly where or what to invest in.
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marie mortimer
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When to walk away

Whether you're looking for a home or an investment property, it pays to know when to compromise and when to just walk...
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lachlan walker
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Brisbane's time to shine

The Brisbane property market is coming into its own, as results from the September quarter illustrate a positive...
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holidays
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Property investors cautioned about holiday homes

With summer and the festive season upon us, investors have been warned not to let their holiday dreaming get in the...
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deposit home
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Investors ask: Improving cash flow

Q. I need to balance out my portfolio, so – other than waiting for the rental market to improve and paying down my...
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paul wilson
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One roof, twice the rent

How can you create two income streams from one property without compromising on quality, tenant experience and...
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stats1
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Foreign investment policy decisions hampered by lack of data

A parliamentary inquiry into foreign investment in Australian residential property has raised concerns that there is...
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BESTSUBS
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed

New research has uncovered the 10 highest yielding locations for houses across Australia, with six hailing from one...
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QLD SPI
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New home building in Qld skyrockets

Residential construction in Queensland is at its strongest level in six years and shows no signs of slowing.
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darwin property
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Darwin property prices will bounce back

Real estate group Raine & Horne has dismissed talk that Darwin's property market is set for a crash, insisting the...
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innerwest
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Overlooked Sydney suburb to take off

A Sydney suburb currently “somewhat bare” in terms of social amenities has potential for substantial capital...
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sam saggers
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6 mistakes that cost you time and money

There are some things you can't control about your portfolio's growth, but these common mistakes are completely...
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winners spi
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SPI publisher crowned Business Publishing Company of the Year

Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment,  has been named Australia’s Business Publishing...
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investors
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Fears over investor surge 'misguided'

Concerns over Generation Y being locked out of the housing market are misguided, says one industry stakeholder, as...
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241114 JasonPaetow
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Why most property investors fail

Jason Paetow, director, AllianceCorp 
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rentnov
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Too many investors charging incorrect rent

Many investors are harming their bottom line by refusing to be flexible with the amount of rent they charge, says a...
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jane eyles bennett
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4 reasons to say 'no' to feature walls

There are some renovation trends that you need to steer clear of if you want to increase the aesthetic appeal and...
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sydney news
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Sydney headed for price downturn

Australia’s largest city faces a correction in property prices if current growth levels continue for much longer,...
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