suburbs

The greatest argument in city planning is about density. Most state governments want to contain city growth within the existing urban footprint. The alternative is urban sprawl, which is impractical and costly, because there's no infrastructure in greenfield ... More

With Labor looking as if it might win this weekend's election, prospective property investors are considering making a move before the end of the year. That's because if Labor does proceed with its proposal to restrict negative gearing to new property ... More

With property prices falling in Sydney and Melbourne but growing strongly in other parts of the country, and a sharemarket that has dropped sharply, this will be a tough year for investors. But there are still pockets of value. Property winners in 2018 ... More

Sydney suburb picks Putney Once dominated by mainly public housing residences, this charming waterside pocket is one of Sydney's least known riverfront addresses. When it goes the way of its sought-after neighbour Hunters Hill, you'll be regretting ... More

Regional bridesmaid cities are beginning to rival the real estate brides of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with their impressive population growth, buzzing local economies, improved amenities and infrastructure, affordable housing and increasingly attractive ... More

There's no need to settle for a poky studio even in one of the bigger cities. If you know where to look, you can find great value with the promise of strong growth. It's always interesting to watch the expression on people's faces in Sydney and Melbourne ... More

Being able to identify suburbs in the early stages of gentrification can help owner-occupiers and investors buy into areas where house prices are set to increase markedly and ride the wave of capital growth. The first step in identifying these suburbs ... More

Take heart, property investors! While prices may have soared out of reach in some locations, there are still exciting prospects in others - even in the same city. If you listen to or read any mainstream media, you would think that property values all ... More

Carrying out the right research before purchasing an investment property could mean the difference between making a loss and creating wealth. However, property research isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Here are some mistakes you should avoid ... More

An exodus from the big cities is driving strong capital growth in previously unloved regional areas Almost a third (30%) of the population already live in regional Australia, and a growing number, including migrants, are looking beyond capital cities ... More