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May 14, 2018, 12:23 a.m.
Ready, Set, Go Regional 2018
The PRDnationwide ‘Ready, Set, GO Regional 2018’ report is a timely ‘go to’ guide for home buyers and investors on affordable options in regional areas. The report highlights regional areas in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania that not only highlight house price affordability, but also show promising growth indicators for local jobs and a sustainable economic future.
April 27, 2018, 7:11 a.m.
Bexley North Property Factsheet 1st Half 2018
The Bexley North property market recorded a median house price of $1,200,000 in Q2 2018, representing an annual price change of -9.8% (Q2 2017 – Q2 2018). Similarly, house prices in The Bayside Council experienced a contraction of -9.0% to $1,320,000. This is reflective of Sydney’s cooling in property prices, suggesting a return towards a more sustainable market. Now is the time for house buyers to enter the market and capitalise on increased affordability.
March 18, 2018, 11:23 p.m.
Your Green Guide – Residential Real Estate 2018
PRDnationwide, through the Australia Research Council Linkage project funded by the Australian Federal Government, is proud to release Your Green Guide - Residential Real Estate 2018 and an accompanying Green House Scorecard. This work is a culmination of 3 years of research, in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Germany, and other key industry partners.
March 6, 2018, 7:15 a.m.
Q1 2018 Key Market Indicators – New South Wales
New South Wales wins the gold award for most improved number of first home buyer loans for the period of September quarter 2016 - September quarter 2017, reporting an extraordinary growth of 70.9%. This is an unexpected result considering the comparative prices between Sydney and other capital cities, however it is an encouraging sign for the state as it shows that current land release and first home buyer policies are working. Furthermore, New South Wales takes out the silver award for the highest number of first home buyer loans for the September quarter 2017, registering 6,775 first home buyer loans.
Dec. 5, 2017, 2:14 a.m.
Q4 2017 PRD Key Market Indicators - New South Wales
Believe it or not… New South Wales’ (NSW) home loan affordability decreased at a slower rate in comparison to Victoria, -1.5% versus -2.0% respectively, over the past 12 months (to June 2017). This is the first time this has happened in 3 years, potentially suggesting a shift in unaffordability in Melbourne and the return of sustainable rate of price growth in Sydney. The PRDnationwide Q4 2017 Key Economic Indicators provide consumers with a quick snapshot of the current state of affairs from an economic and property perspective. The PRDnationwide Key Economic Indicators cover both national and state level data.
Nov. 22, 2017, 1:42 a.m.
Sydney Hotspots - 2nd Half 2017
The PRDnationwide Sydney hotspots report analyses all suburbs within the Greater City of Sydney region, providing valuable insights and highlights of the property market for the rest of 2017 and into 2018.
Nov. 12, 2017, 11:31 p.m.
Ramsgate Beach Research Factsheet 2nd Half 2017
The Ramsgate Beach property market recorded a house median price of $1,508,000 and $726,250 for units in Q3 2017, representing an annual price change of 1.9% and 12.6% respectively. Over the same period of time house prices in Bayside Council grew by 5.8% to $1,406,500 and unit prices grew by 5.0% to $740,000. Ramsgate Beach house market proves to be a premium market in comparison to the wider LGA.
Nov. 8, 2017, 1:28 a.m.
Kingsgrove Research Factsheet 2nd Half 2017
The Kingsgrove property market recorded a house median price of $1,345,000 and $675,000 for units in Q3 2017, representing an annual price change of 9.3% and 10.7% respectively. Over the same period of time house prices in the wider council area grew by 13.2% to $1,200,000 and unit prices grew by 5.6% to $665,000. Kingsgrove unit market proves to provide a unique combination of being more affordable yet with higher capital growth when compared to the wider council area, whilst the house market is a premium market with substantial return potential for buyers.
Nov. 8, 2017, 1:25 a.m.
Bexley North Research Factsheet 2nd Half 2017
The Bexley North property market recorded a median house price of $1,385,000 and $666,000 for units in Q3 2017, representing an annual price change of 13.5% and 8.1% respectively. Over the same timeframe Bayside Council LGA recorded a median price of $1,460,500 for houses and $740,000 for units, representing 5.8% and 5.0% price growth respectively. Compared to the wider LGA Bexley North provides a unique combination of affordability and higher capital growth, highly attractive to home buyers.
Sept. 19, 2017, 1:43 a.m.
Q3 2017 Key Market Indicators – New South Wales
The results are in: New South Wales’ home loan affordability has increased by 3.7% over the past 12 months, to 27.7index points. Although still the lowest index reading compared to the rest of Australia, its affordability growth is on par with Queensland (3.6%). The PRDnationwide Q3 2017 Key Economic Indicators provide consumers with a quick snapshot of the current state of affairs from an economic and property perspective. The PRDnationwide Key Economic Indicators cover both national and state level data.