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

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The tax break many investors are missing out on

There is a significant tax deduction that may be sitting right under second-hand investment property investors’...
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Auctions up but success rate suffers

For the first time since CoreLogic records began, Australia’s combined capitals have reported more than 4,000...
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35-year high for regional property value growth

A “regional renaissance” has fired up regional property values, with a spike of nearly 30 per cent in the year to...
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Property market update: Perth, October 2021

Perth’s housing values fell for the first time in almost 18 months in October, indicating that the city (and the...
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‘Nonsensical’: Economist shuts down 10% price drop talk

A big four bank’s suggestion that Australia would see a 10 per cent dip in property prices over 2023 has been...
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Look up: Airspace development could be the next big thing in real estate

The emerging trend of airspace development could be Australia’s answer to its real estate conundrum in the post-COVID...
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Housing affordability hasn’t stopped property FOMO

Young Australians still want in on the property ladder – but they have to pursue different avenues to get there.
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Historic auction weekend ahead for Aussie capitals

Sydney, Canberra, and Adelaide are all expected to break auction records for the week ending 28 November 2021.
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Is 2021’s property price growth unprecedented?

The country’s property market may be extremely hot, but new data reveals that this isn’t the fastest rate at which...
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 28 November

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment,...
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Dramatic drop in home affordability is speeding up, study reveals

Mortgages are only getting more and more expensive, new analysis has warned. 
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3 signs Melbourne is preparing for a population boom

Is Melbourne on course to get back to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory? A network’s state-wide residential head...
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Sydney prime property prices expected to grow another 9% in 2022

Prime property markets are continuing to experience historic growth globally, with Sydney prices expected to be the...
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Does Australia need a minister for growth areas?

With Australia’s outer metropolitan suburbs growing at twice the national average, an advocacy group is calling for a...
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Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?

 Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?  Here is our guide on how you can how can you get in on the...
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New energy efficiency standards could save NSW investors $980 annually

The NSW government recently announced the implementation of new sustainability requirements that could save households...
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Are these the top 20 places to invest in Australia right now?

A new report from ME Bank has reportedly uncovered Australia’s top 20 best places to invest.
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Expect inner-city unit rental markets to rebound post-lockdown

After falling behind its housing counterpart for the majority of the pandemic, inner-city unit rents are now on track...
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Boosted supply gives a mixed bag of auction results

The combined capital cities have had their busiest week since late March, with 3,725 properties going under the hammer...
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DIY danger flagged amidst renovation revolution

The DIY renovation craze spurred on by long periods spent in lockdown has heightened the danger of acquiring a serious...
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What happens when house price growth outpaces wage growth?

The Australian wage price index (WPI) saw a 2.2 per cent increase in the year to November 2021, according to the...
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Property market update: Brisbane, October 2021

Brisbane property prices have shot ahead to achieve the biggest gains in October, leaving bigger capital cities in its...
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Adelaide beats seasonal slump as house prices set new records

Adelaide has overcome the seasonal third-quarter slump this year, as a new report revealed the city broke new record...
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4 reasons townhouses are gaining popularity

The booming Melbourne housing market is undergoing transformation – and it’s seeing more investors and...
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Why new builds won’t stop in 2022

An economist has suggested that the current home building boom will likely be sustained throughout all of 2022.
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