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Is now the best time to buy property?

Is now the best time to buy property?

New listings are up strongly, as activity ramps up as we enter spring selling season. So is now the best time for buyers to consider purchasing a property?

Choice for buyers continued to improve in August, with the total number of properties listed for sale lifting 3.9% month-on-month as market activity picked up ahead of the spring selling season.

August saw new listings in capital cities up 11.3% month-on-month after a seasonally quieter July.

Regionally, new listings were up 7.9% month-on-month in August.

Nationally, the total number of properties listed for sale was up 3.9% month-on-month in August as the busier month of new listings helped increase choice for buyers. The increase in the month brought the total number of properties actively listed for sale up 13.7% compared to a year ago – the largest year-on-year increase since 2010.

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The renters taking a different route onto the property ladder

The renters taking a different route onto the property ladder

Many young Australians, particularly those in the expensive major cities, are prioritising lifestyle over owning their own home ­– but this doesn’t mean they can’t still buy property, and many are turning to investing to do it.

Renters are realising that renting where they want to live and buying real estate elsewhere — or ‘rentvesting’ — allows them to have their cake and eat it too.

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What makes a good investment property?

What makes a good investment property?

Reduced buyer competition, increased choice, softer prices, and extremely tight rental markets mean now is the prime time for property investors to act. And it’s not just cashed-up and seasoned landlords who are able to take a step up the property ladder, there’s plenty of opportunities for first-time investors with a solid strategy in place.

But what makes a good investment? And what are the things you should look to avoid? Luke Harris from The Property Mentors explains.

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Would you buy a home with your sibling?

Would you buy a home with your sibling?

With property prices rising 24% last year, cracking the market remains tough for many young people – prompting some to explore buying with a different type of ‘partner’.

Real estate experts say buying with a sibling is an increasingly popular path to homeownership that can be an overwhelmingly positive experience for both parties, but warn there are serious considerations.

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How much more interest you’re paying on your mortgage

How much more interest you're paying on your mortgage

The RBA raised interest rates by another 50 bps in July, and the market expectation is that it’ll rise by another 1.5% by the end of the year. Homeowners in affordable, family-friendly suburbs may be most affected by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent interest rate rises, new data suggests, and PropTrack economist Angus Moore explains how this will affect mortgage holders.

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Is the Great Australian property dream still realistic?

Is the Great Australian property dream still realistic?

A quarter-acre block with a family sized home and big backyard was long desired by Australian buyers. But is this dream still realistic?

Our love for the big family home took hold when new suburbs were being developed rapidly and there was abundant space for low-density living. This is simply not as viable in today’s competitive market.

House prices Australia-wide have accelerated significantly in recent times, making the purchase of large blocks and homes more challenging – particularly for first home buyers. So what are developers doing to help the affordability crisis? Is there a solution?

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