Our daily Melbourne property market updates are written by experienced property commentators, buyer advocates and investment experts. All have their finger on the pulse of the Melbourne property market.
The rise in Melbourne property values in June was underpinned by low mortgage rates, according to RP-Data Rismark’s latest Hedonic Home Value Index. The report revealed that Melbourne dwellings jumped 2.3 per cent for the month - the nation’s second highest growth ...
With the new financial year upon us, it’s time for property investors to get organised. Here are a few last minute hints that could earn you some extra cash back in your tax return. A depreciation schedule could earn you big tax benefits ...
I was surprised to learn that reputable buyer’s agents are still promoting the idea that property prices will appreciate at 10 per cent per annum at their seminars and home-buying shows. It seems that sometimes people almost want to hear that prices will boom interminably ...
This weekend produced another round of strong auction results. The 73 per cent clearance rate was no doubt buoyed by a proportion of first home buyers trying to take advantage of the $7000 grant for established housing which is due to end today. ...
Earlier this month, RP Data’s head of research, Tim Lawless, published a blog post discussing the nation’s largest gains and greatest falls in residential property values across Australia since the Global Financial Crisis. ...
This week Australia was rocked by an unexpected leadership spill, which resulted in Julia Gillard being ousted as Prime Minister and Kevin Rudd reinstated. As the country continues to adjust to the political turmoil, many wondered what impact current events would have on the property market ...