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

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Green light for safe structures: Flammable cladding removal commences in NSW

The NSW government has achieved a breakthrough in the flammable cladding nightmare that has haunted many of the...
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Spring selling season heats up as auction activity continues to rise

The Australian property market is well and truly in the midst of spring selling season, as capital cities brace for...
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Property listings are rising – but is it helpful for buyers?

Spring selling season is well and truly here, but is the supply increase actually helping would-be buyers buy in their...
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The rising price tag for new builds

The cost of building a new home has risen substantially over the past year, with increases in land prices compounded by...
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Warning: Off-the-plan spruikers are back!

The flourishing property sector is attracting spruikers to strike once again, promising quick profits from off-the-plan...
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Apartment owners told to check their insurance

A CEO and a lawyer have both warned that uninsured or under-insured apartment owners could face thousands of dollars...
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What are the pros and cons of investing in a commercial property?

What are the pros and cons of investing in a commercial property? Read on to learn more.
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ACT reports progress of ‘Better Suburbs’

The ACT government has delivered an update on its “Better Suburbs” plan, detailing the headway that has been made...
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NAB predicts sharp slowing of property prices in 2022

The bank has revised its price forecasts for both 2021 and 2022.
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Property market update: Brisbane, September 2021

Brisbane’s property market continues to be the “belle of the property market ball”, as the Sunshine state capital...
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Best locations to invest in Australia in 2021 and beyond

If you’re a home buyer or an investor waiting on the sidelines trying to discern when and where to invest in order to...
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Auction preview: Sydney expects a breakthrough in auction volumes

Anticipation of easing lockdown restrictions has translated to an upward trend in auction volumes in recent weeks, and...
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Property news you need to know: The week ending 24 October

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment,...
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Why it’s the perfect time to realign your regional portfolio

If you’ve been considering parting with a regional property, but you’re worried certain factors might make it a...
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How to sell a property in a seller’s market

If you’re a real estate owner who has been eyeing the perfect time to sell your property, you may feel like you have...
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Property market update: Regional Western Australia, September 2021

During the September 2021 quarter, regional Western Australia recorded extensive price growth, with the median house...
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4 key takeaways from the Treasurer

Property appears to be front and centre of the federal government’s economic agenda, so what can investors expect...
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Sydney to get ‘sugar hit’ from NSW reopening

The expected influx of travellers into NSW starting next month will give Sydney’s economy a much-needed shot in the...
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System flaws mean dodgy buildings ‘almost impossible’ to spot

A report on the apartment building industry discovered that there’s next to no chance that buyers could foretell...
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Property market update: Melbourne, September 2021

Melbourne’s property market kept the ball rolling in September as the city’s dwelling values rose once more during...
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Are luxury apartments nearing a supply crisis?

Australians taking up residence in high-end, multi-unit dwellings are dominating the top 5 per cent of the country’s...
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Boosted supply isn’t denting auction clearance rates

Australia’s capital cities have had their busiest auction week since before the latest round of lockdowns, according...
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What’s sending settlement times sliding?

Current buyers may have trouble taking ownership of their new homes before the holiday period is upon us, with data...
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Victoria breaks residential property price records

According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria's (REIV) September quarter report, Victoria's residential median...
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Top 10 suburbs for unit price growth in Perth

Ten suburbs in Perth are defying the odds as unit prices grow faster than house prices, a trend that is not typical in...
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