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

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Sub-$500k deals diminish in Sydney

The number of house transactions in Sydney’s middle metropolitan ring below the $500,000 mark has dropped off...
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Auctions kick off to weak start

Economic uncertainty brought on by the recent natural disasters has impacted home buyer confidence.
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Property market swings back into action

The property market is starting to swing into gear as the January slow down officially comes to an end.
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Economy enjoys boost in building approvals

After a spate of less than impressive economic data,it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel, with building...
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SPI Online launches web broadcast

Smart Property Investment has today launched a weekly web broadcast to deliver readers a round-up of the latest...
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New home sales finish up weak in 2010

New home sales eased in December 2010 to finish the year down by 4.4 per cent, according to the Housing Industry...
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Floods hit home financing activity

Uncertainty in the economy has resulted in a stark drop off in home financing, with one of the country’s largest...
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Australians delay property purchase

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold yesterday, the threat of higher rates is stopping...
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New legislation to hurt older borrowers

The new National Consumer Credit Protection Act could negatively impact any borrower over the age of 35, RE/MAX Western...
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Aussie house price growth lacklustre in 2010

Australian property prices increased marginally in the final quarter of 2010 with a new report revealing that values...
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2011: the year of the investor

Flatter property prices are likely to suit investors moving forward.
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Borrowing options widen

High LVR (loan to value ratio) lending is back en vogue, with three lenders announcing changes in their policy in the...
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Credit unions trounce majors

Australia’s credit unions have beaten the major banks by offering the best personal loan products, according to...
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Opportunities up for grabs in 2011

The Australian property market will be resilient in 2011, despite facing a number of challenges and negative sentiment...
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Building society tops consumer rating

Heritage Building Society has beaten all of Australia’s other financial institutions to record the country’s...
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Property industry rallies for flood victims

The Queensland property industry has rallied behind fund raising efforts for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal, with...
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Flood plan to hit housing supply

The federal government’s $5.6 billion flood rebuilding plan has been criticised by the housing industry following the...
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Demand strong for holiday homes

An increasing number of Australians are hoping to take a holiday in 2011, suggesting consumer confidence has returned.
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RBA to hold

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets next week.
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Top rental suburbs revealed

Australia’s highly anticipated mining boom has forced up the rent in Darwin, with the capital city boasting the most...
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Good news as rents inch up

It might be bad news for renters but for investors, news that rents are on the rise is more than welcome.
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Property outlook bleak: NAB

Conditions in the Australian residential property sector are expected to weaken considerably over the next 12 months,...
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Investors join forces for holiday homes

Investors are increasingly considering the benefits of co-ownership, particularly when it comes to buying coastal...
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Adelaide voted Australia's best

Adelaide is Australia’s most liveable city, according to a national survey commissioned by the Property Council of...
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Auction activity to heat up in Gold Coast

PRDnationwide will hold one of its largest auction portfolios in Queensland this weekend with over 40 residential...
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