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House under construction in Australia

Adding a trillion dollars in housing over the next five years, an important piece of the property funding puzzle

Why foreign investment is essential to meeting Australia’s ambitious housing goals.

The million-dollar club – 8 Perth suburbs set to join the ranks

Perth’s rising star suburbs to keep an eye on.
Five reasons why decarbonisation is a daunting frontier for construction

Five reasons why decarbonisation is a daunting frontier for construction

With the built environment accounting for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, there is growing pressure to make substantial changes and soon.
perth apartment set for soaring demand but supply cannot keep up

Perth apartment popularity on the rise, but new stock is still looking for firmer financial foudations

Costs remain a major hurdle to making more affordable apartments viable to build.

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Guides

Rentvesting A deep dive

Rentvesting in Australia: A deep dive

Rentvesting offers an alternative path into the property market for priced-out first-time buyers.
Bond disposals Know your rights as a renter in Australia

Bond disposals: The one thing you probably didn’t know

Reclaiming one’s bond can be a challenging process in today’s rental market; here is one little known method to protect yourself.
Strata properties as investments All you need to know about investing in a Perth unit

Strata properties as investments: All you need to know about investing in a Perth unit

As the cost of renting approaches the cost of a mortgage, more people are investing in units to escape the rental trap.
Thinking of buying an apartment in Perth Here's what you need to know

Thinking of buying an apartment in Perth? Here’s what you need to know

Despite inadequate consumer protections, prospective home buyers in Perth are increasingly favouring apartments as affordability declines.

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Property Developments

Landmark investment from Housing Australia to fund new Perth Build-to-Rent apartment project

Landmark investment from Housing Australia to fund Perth social and affordable BTR apartment project

Housing Choices Australia and Super Housing Partnerships form a consortium to spearhead transformative social and affordable BTR project.
The $7M Palm Beach apartments being marketed exclusively through virtual reality

The $7M Palm Beach apartments being marketed exclusively through virtual reality

Ophira, a beachfront project by 5point, utilises EnvisionVR’s technology to create an immersive remote property viewing experience.
Downsizers in Scarborough to benefit from new 12-level apartment project

Gary Dempsey Devlopments lodges DA for Scarborough site

Myka Residences will offer oversized three to four-bedroom units on the Scarborough waterfront.

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Property Finance

decoding australian home loan and borrowing terminology 10052024

Thinking of borrowing for a new home? We decode the home loan lingo and explore a common mistake

We take a look at everything from principal and interest to rates and more.
mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease in Australia

Mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease across Australia despite high interest rates

Australia’s interest rates are currently at an eye-watering 4.35%, but levels of mortgage stress eased throughout November.
leafy adelaide suburb first home buyers

NHFIC and CBA unveil new trends and insights into first home buyer market

The analysis found the equity positions of HGS participants appeared to be growing in line with long run averages.
fixed rate cliff hits australian home loan borrowers

Fixed rate home loans begin to expire, but very few Australians are behind on repayments

Listings numbers are up, but distressed sales are not the primary driver.

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Market Insights

house underinsurance could cost homeowners hundreds of thousands in rebuilding and repair costs

Australian building costs have continued to soar, but has your insurance cover kept pace?

MCG Quantity Surveyors analysis found underinsurance could cost homeowners over $100K to replace a property, with the issue even more profound in the commercial property sector.
why are australian house prices not going down and when will they fall

When will Australian property prices fall? One major challenge continues to prop prices up

Property prices are up by over 35% across the country since Covid, and while not the same story in each city, that’s little solace to prospective buyers pulling their hair out.

A window of opportunity could be open for savvy Australian property investors, but time is ticking

One expert has noticed investors are on the move while there’s less competition and fewer buyers in the marketplace.

Why Aussie property buyers aren’t waiting for rate cuts anymore

A surge in home loans shows buyers aren’t waiting for interest rates to drop before taking the plunge.

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Commercial Real Estate

australian offices on the rise as workers return q1 2024 cbre report

Australia’s return to office continues to shine as the US stagnates at 50 per cent of pre-Covid levels

The Australian office market records improved office occupancy while the United States lags behind on the return to office.
Work from home is here to stay, and Australia’s secondary offices are at a turning point

Work from home is here to stay, and Australia’s secondary offices are at a turning point

Secondary office assets face challenges with poor uptake and declining values, especially in B and C-grade properties.
Why Australia needs more industrial assets to boost productivity and growth

Why Australia needs more industrial assets to boost productivity and growth

A new report reveals that Australia’s industrial assets handle over $1.2 trillion worth of products annually.
sydney luxury retail continues to grow february 2024

Sydney’s retail sector continues to improve, with one area boasting zero vacancy

Vacancy rates for Sydney’s prime retail core have dropped to 8.3%, with the one area recording vacancy rates of zero.

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Business & Industry

architecture president prize awarded to carly barrett and paul rossen

Carly Barrett and Paul Rossen awarded the AIA WA President’s Prize

This year’s award recipients have contributed towards growing public interest and understanding of architecture, as well as mentoring the next generation of architects.
Australian Interior Design Awards 2024

2024 Australian Interior Design Awards reveals a record 222 shortlisted projects

Sustainability, collaboration, and timeless natural materials were this year’s biggest trends.
applications for propertyguru asia property awards for australia are now open until 2 august 2024

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) returns for its 7th edition, including several brand new award categories

This year’s awards include several brand new categories, with entries closing 2 August 2024.
rba keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for march 2024

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at 4.35% for March meeting

The hold was largely predicted, with many experts expecting a rate cut towards the end of this year.

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International Property

2024 set to be a better year for real estate investment values

2024 total investment sales value set to hit up to S$23B

The sales value improvement amounts to a circa 10% increase on 2023 results.
48 Peck Seah Street shophouse comes to market in Tanjong Pagar

Peck Seah Street shophouse comes to market in Tanjong Pagar

Ownership of shophouses along Peck Seah Street are tightly held and are hardly on the market.
Retail sector gets a workout as fitness and wellness growth becomes a key retail trend, and tourism rebound continues to be a boon

Retail sector gets a workout as fitness and wellness growth becomes a key retail trend, and tourism rebound continues

The tourism recovery continues to buoy the retail sector and economy more broadly.
famous singaporean shophouses for sale

Something for the weekend: Refurbished and new shophouses

More of Singapore’s iconic shophouses have come to market.

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Opinion

could geelong be where the next property boom is for 2024

Is the regional Victorian real estate market where Australia’s next property boom will be?

Recent sales data points towards the possible start of a new cycle in regional Victoria.
creating vibrant successful neighbourhoods is an artform

Back to the future: Can old-school neighbourhood design solve today’s problems?

Experts said they have never found a vessel that delivers community more effectively than the neighbourhood.

4 savvy ways first home buyers are getting into the property market

Discover how Australians are getting more creative when it comes to how they can purchase their first home.

Tech trends shaping the future of real estate development in Australia

AI, drones, and 3D printing are changing the property landscape.

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Lifestyle

Perth Design Week 2024's program launches today, featuring expanding program and international collaboration

Perth Design Week 2024’s program launches today, featuring expanded program and international collaboration

Perth Design Week 2024 unveils expanded program, featuring over 80 diverse events spanning exhibitions, talks, and installations.
Perth Design Week 2024 Perth's best architects prove that smaller homes are in vogue

Perth Design Week 2024: Perth’s best architects prove that smaller homes are in vogue

Perth Design Week 2024’s week-long itinerary of events, exhibitions and experiences promises a vibrant celebration of design excellence.
Australian downsizers plan to downsize this year.

Top Australian downsizing locations revealed

Property Credit’s report reveals 12 locations across NSW, Queensland and Tasmania replete with opportunities for downsizers.
Revitalising urban jungles University expert weighs in on why green spaces are the ultimate urban upgrade

Revitalising urban jungles: University expert weighs in on why green spaces are the ultimate urban upgrade

Planning policies, funding disparities, and land constraints have exacerbated inequities in green space access in Australia.

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