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How Long Should You Look For a Property? by NILA SWEENEY
21 September 2017

While doing extensive research helps ensure that you understand the market you’re buying into, it can also lead to analysis paralysis and missed opportunities. So, what’s the research sweet spot? Nila Sweeney, managing editor of Property Market Insider explains. When it comes to research, how much is enough? It...


Over 50? It's NOT Too Late to Start Investing in Property by NILA SWEENEY
19 September 2017

Just because you're pushing 50 or well into it already doesn't mean you should give up hope of building a property portfolio you can retire on. Nila Sweeney, managing editor with Property Market Insider explains. While there are obvious challenges such as the shorter time in the market as well as potential difficulty...


Total Returns From Housing Starting to Ease by CAMERON KUSHER
19 September 2017

CoreLogic’s Accumulation Index looks at the total returns from the housing asset class factoring in the change in the value of the dwelling and the gross rental return from the property. The CoreLogic Accumulation Index shows that nationally, the total returns from the housing asset class over the 12 months to...


Things You DON'T Need to Start Investing by LOGAN LINCOLN
05 September 2017

So, you're thinking about starting a property portfolio but you don't think you're ready yet. Or maybe you think you don't have what it takes to get started. You're not alone. Many aspiring property investors grapple with the same challenge. Investing in property is a big commitment. It involves a lot of money. It...


Underrated Cosmetic Renos You Shouldn't Ignore When Selling Your Home by NILA SWEENEY
05 September 2017

If you're looking to sell your property, you may want to consider these easy, simple tricks to maximise your selling price.Nila Sweeney, managing editor at Property Market Insider spoke to property author and professor Peter Koulizos for his top tips When is the best time to sell your property? Is it during winter...


How Much Housing Stock is Really Sold in a Year? by CAMERON KUSHER
05 September 2017

Over the 12 months to May 2017, only 4.8% of all houses nationally actually sold highlighting just how little stock sells in a given 12 month period. Across house sales over the past 12 months, Tasmania saw the highest proportion of stock turning over with 5.6% of all houses in the state selling.  Conversely, Western...


Most Popular Council Areas for Retirees by CAMERON KUSHER
05 September 2017

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently published population estimates by age and sex which provides a timely opportunity to look at the housing market performance of those council areas nationally which are most popular with over 65’s. Queenscliffe in Victoria was the council region that had the...


Million Dollar Sales at Record High by CAMERON KUSHER
23 August 2017

With dwelling values continuing to climb over the past year, the proportion of sales which have settled in excess of $1 million has also increased to new record highs. The cost of housing has continued to rise across most parts of the country over the past 12 months, pushing the proportion of homes selling for at...


Housing Supply Under $400,000 Reduced by CAMERON KUSHER
23 August 2017

    The ongoing increases in dwelling values over recent years has led to a significant reduction in the proportion of sales occurring below $400,000. In last week’s Property Pulse we looked at the proportion of dwellings selling for at least $1 million and showed how it has increased significantly over recent years. ...


Investing on a Low Income by NILA SWEENEY
23 August 2017

Just because you don't earn a six-figure salary, or you don't have many assets yet, it doesn't mean you can't break into the property market. Granted that property prices have soared in the recent years, starting up a property investment portfolio is still a realistic prospect for a determined investor. But...