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The Relationship Between The Labour Force And The Housing Market

By CoreLogic RP Data on 3 Nov 2015 No Comments

Why has home value growth been stronger in Sydney and Melbourne compared to other cities in recent years? Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic RP Data investigates the linkage between growth in employment and growth in home values across the capital city housing markets. ...

Melbourne Auction Results – November 2nd, 2015

By Peter Sarmas on 1 Nov 2015 No Comments

In this week's property market wrap we look at the latest HIA Affordability Index data for the September 2015 quarter and Australia's eight capital cities from an affordability perspective. We also reveal the winner of the 2015 National Architecture Awards - People’s Choice Award, in which eleven residential projects were in the running to win the title. ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – October 31st, 2015

By Peter Sarmas on 31 Oct 2015 No Comments

In this week’s property market update we explore the many challenges facing cities today, presenting solutions to the problems and highlighting the opportunities of living life in the modern city. We visit The Block and explore which couple would hold the ‘reno crown’ if the winner were based solely on the judges’ points instead of the win on auction night. ...

Rental Inflation Soft

By Pete Wargent on 30 Oct 2015 No Comments

Consumer Price Index figures for the third quarter reveal annual rental price growth in Australia is now at its lowest level since June 1995. In this report from Pete Wargent we find out how Australia's national rental growth trends are tracking and a take a look at rental growth across 5 and 10 year time periods by capital city. ...

Scammers Fleece Rental Home Owners

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 28 Oct 2015 No Comments

It’s becoming a common story – with a bad ending for property investors! As we enter a busy summer season of holiday and home rentals, landlords and property managers need to tick all the boxes before handing over the door code or keys. Find out what steps you can take to minimise the risk of rental scam. ...

Melbourne Auction Results – October 26th, 2015

By Peter Sarmas on 25 Oct 2015 No Comments

Is Melbourne’s property market softening? This week Peter Sarmas talks about the recent decision of 3 of the big four banks to lift their interest rates and analyses the affect this decision has had on our property market. He also takes a look at tenancy rates and rental returns, in particular the apartment sector. ...

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