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

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2022 budget: What’s in the pipeline for property?

SPI unpacks the latest Federal Budget – and what the Government has in store for property in an election year. 
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Property market update: Perth, February 2022

Perth’s property market stayed the course in February, seeing another month of growth albeit at a slower pace. With...
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New SA government urged to keep up the tide of interstate arrivals

A changeover in government in South Australia has prompted calls for the new leadership to ensure the state’s...
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Property market update: Brisbane, February 2022

Brisbane cut a resilient figure in February, as widespread flooding in South-East Queensland failed to dampen the...
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Could a tree planting mandate in new builds combat rising suburban heat?

As tenants and landlords around the country worry about the habitability of housing in the face of increasingly hot...
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4 in 5 home owners expect property prices to keep rising: Report

Australian property owners are still bullish on the potential for price gains in 2022, a new survey has revealed.
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Mortgage broker v bank: Which is best for your investment property loan?

Is it better to use a mortgage broker or bank for your investment property loan?
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Year 2: How COVID changed the Australian property market game

As the two-year milestone of the pandemic approaches, an expert counted off the ways the Australian housing market has...
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Final housing affordability inquiry report recommends government ‘cut the Gordian knot’

Titled The Australian Dream, the inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia report has been released,...
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Floods worsen rental crunch

Catastrophic floods are putting significant pressure on already-strained rental markets, according to a property...
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20 suburbs where renters are facing crisis

Rental markets are tightening virtually all over the country, but there are a handful of suburbs where the situation is...
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What are leading property indicators doing this March?

Just last month, the value of Australia’s home market reached a new all-time high, so where to next for property?
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Property market update: Melbourne, February 2022

Melbourne saw growth ground to a halt in February, as the city’s median dwelling values remained unchanged over the...
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Queensland on the cusp of a ‘golden decade’

New research on the Sunshine State’s 10-year forecast reveals steady tailwinds for the property market.
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WA remains a winner when it comes to affordability

The latest Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Housing Affordability Report has revealed that Western...
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What’s the lowdown on Melbourne’s rental market?

With Melbourne surpassing the six-figure house values for the first time back in January, investors have been closely...
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Is autumn a good time to sell your property?

Spring is often considered to be the best season to sell a house, but autumn can also be a great time for a property...
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Office occupancy rebounds in CBDs

After record-low occupancy in January due to seasonal lull and impact of the Omicron virus, new data has revealed...
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Brisbane property market update February 2022

This article will highlight what has happened in the Brisbane property market throughout February 2022.
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How to spot and stop scams

An expert in fraud prevention and financial crime is warning Australians to be ultra-vigilant of scams in the wake of...
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Darwin set for population and price growth

A series of infrastructure projects lined up by the Northern Territory government and private enterprises is expected...
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Auction markets in Sydney and Brisbane weather the storm

Auction clearance rates dipped slightly over the past week as Sydney and Melbourne’s volumes and clearance rates...
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Property market update: Sydney, February 2022

Sydney’s property market reached a critical juncture in February, as the harbour city saw its first decline in...
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20 affordable housing markets near capital city CBDs

Affordable rental properties in close proximity to the central business district (CBD) may be quite a challenge to find...
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Investor’s guide: How to minimise common real estate investment risks

Like any other investment, real estate also comes with its own set of risks. Read about the most common ones that...
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