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Solid activity in 2016 was the forecast issued by Corelogic RP Data on its Australian Residential Development Outlook Spring Edition report. The report suggests an active residential market next year, as the industry moves on from constructing a record supply of new dwellings this year. “Although there are some indicators that have softened, the demand Read the full article…

NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney investors trade yield for growth As prices continue to run hot in Australia’s biggest city, investors seem happy to take lower rental returns in the hope of strong capital growth prospects Another month, another strong performance for the Sydney market. Despite APRA’s move to quell the irrational exuberance of buyers, there’s Read the full article…

In the six months to September 2015, the overall satisfaction level of home loan customers who have dealt with the country’s four biggest banks was at 80.0%. While higher than the 78.2% posted 12 months ago, the level is significantly lower compared to the performance of the other major banks fifth and below, according to Read the full article…

The importance of the housing industry to the New South Wales economy has again been illustrated by the release of a new report. Released last week, the Commonwealth Bank’s State of the States report puts NSW’s economy as the nation’s best, thanks in part to strong performances in the areas of dwelling starts and housing Read the full article…

In more evidence that Australia’s property market is set for a slowdown, the national auction preliminary clearance rate has come in below 70% for the sixth consecutive week. According to figures from CoreLogic RP Data, the preliminary clearance rate for last week’s 3,086 auctions sits at 66.6%, following soft results in Melbourne and Sydney. The Read the full article…

What do the APRA announcements mean for your property portfolio? In December 2014, APRA, the prudential regulator of the Australian financial services industry, announced an increase in the level of supervisory focus on residential mortgage lending.1 This announcement was directed at Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs) – corporations authorised under the Banking Act 1959 including banks, Read the full article…

Spring is the perfect time to spruce up the home. For a little inspiration here are three great home blogs that will certainly get the creative juices flowing: READ The Design Files: Heralded as Australia’s most popular design blog, The Design Files has been taking readers into the homes of creative and prominent Aussies since Read the full article…

There are many considerations when selling your home and one of the most important things is how it is presented. First impressions matter and, if you ensure that your home looks its best, your asking price will appear more acceptable to potential buyers. If you decide to style your property yourself, here’s a list of Read the full article…

Going to auction can be a gamble. But there are a few simple things you can do to help win your dream home. 1. Kick the tyres first Inspect the property multiple times with the right specialists. Consider any required inspections – including building and pest – before you go to auction. Engage a solicitor Read the full article…