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

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Drops still ahead for one capital city

A survey by the Australian Property Institute has revealed that Melbourne’s property market is yet to hit the bottom...
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New data reveals good times for investors

Vacancy rates have fallen, on average, nationwide over the month of August, according to SQM Research.
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Property hotspots won’t be affected by carbon price

Towns such as Whyalla and Gladstone will continue to be significant hubs of mining investment, despite the Carbon...
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Growth in housing sector ahead

After a residential ‘building recession’ seen over the last couple of years, an upturn is on the horizon, according...
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New website to make buying property easier

Residential builders and developers are supporting a new online house and land matching service that is set to speed up...
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7800 new dwellings part of transformation

Canberra’s Tuggeranong town centre is set to undergo a transformation that will improve pedestrian access and include...
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Suburbs investors need to avoid

Suburbs with a high concentration of first home owners should generally be avoided by investors, claims market...
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100ha of land to be urbanised

Urban development potential for more than 100ha of land has been opened up in one area under a recent housing project.
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Multi-million dollar boost for regional area

Business and tourism are expected to grow in one regional area after a $5.2 million injection, according to regional...
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Why retirement properties might be worth another look

Existing retirement facilities in popular areas may be worth a second look from investors, due to shrinking profit...
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Investors turn to SMSFs

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are attracting much investor attention; however it is commercial property that is...
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Developments to become easier

Development applications in one state are set to become quicker and simpler under new government plans, according to...
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Route determined for Perth Airport rail line

WA Transport Minister Troy Buswell has announced that a preferred route has been determined for the planned rail line...
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Spring to sprout change in the market

As this is my first blog I thought I’d start by providing some important information for first home buyers – the...
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Valuable research tool now available

Investors should be keeping an eye on the National Infrastructure Construction Schedule, with $1 billion added in just...
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Valuations 'changing face' and quality

The valuation environment of Australia is ‘changing face’ and declining in quality, according to two of the...
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Are mining town property prices about to soften?

Long term funding has been committed to soften house prices across resource towns, according to the Queensland...
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Strength ahead to the Whitsundays

PRD Nationwide research has revealed a hot property season ahead for the Whitsunday region.
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Push to enforce building codes in NSW

Home unit owners will be pushing the NSW government to enforce relevant building codes, after concerns with the high...
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Territory's development directions outlined

Development in one state will be directed primarily towards the town centres to ensure proximity to amenities,...
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Vendor disclosure changes halted

Changes to vendor disclosure legislation have been suspended in the Northern Territory to avoid slowing down property...
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Why you should look to the prestige market for bigger returns

Investors avoiding expensive properties in favour of lower-priced investments may not see across the board success with...
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Are we finally at the bottom of the market?

The housing cycle has finally bottomed, AMP Capital’s head of investment strategy, Shane Oliver, has recently...
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More development opportunities ahead

A new government office may see more development in greenfield and urban renewal sites across one state, according to...
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Gold Coast set for revival

A $1 billion project has been approved for the Gold Coast, according to deputy premier Jeff Seeney.
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