Smart Moves: Regional Edition 2025
As housing affordability continues to slide across Australia’s capital cities, PRD’s “Smart Moves: Regional Edition 2025” highlights ten regional markets offering a smarter path to home ownership an…
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Blue Mountains Property Market Update 1st Half 2025
The Blue Mountains area of New South Wales is a stunning picturesque area about 60 kilometres west of Sydney CBD. Known for its dramatic cliffs and breathtaking views it is a haven for outdoor enthus…
Staying the Course: A Slow but Steady Market Shift
PRD's Australian Economic and Property Update for the 1st half of 2025. 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year in residential real estate, with our first rate cut in February 2025 (and possibly mo…
Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 2nd Half 2024
The PRD Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 2nd half 2024 are available for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. These guides provide valuable insights on property trends and how current econ…
Different Markets. Different Gears: Australian Economic and Property Report 2024
PRD’s latest findings reveal every real estate market around Australia is in its own gear speed. Many markets saw a price recovery due to a stable cash rate since November 2023. However, economic con…
Blue Mountains Property Market Update 2nd Half 2024
Blue Mountains, offers a relaxing atmosphere with clean air, spectacular flora, and a comfortable, temperate climate. Each town in the region is rich in history, culture, and community spirit, making…
Stage 3 Tax Cuts: Will It Allow Greater Access to the Property Market?
From the Desk of the Chief Economist
Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 1st Half 2024
The PRD Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 1st Half 2024 are available for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. These guides provide valuable insights into property trends and how current ec…
Roaring Regions - Top 10 Affordable Regional Areas 2024
As of the December quarter of 2023, housing affordability in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory have been all at their lowest in 20 years. In t…
The Blue Mountains Property Market Update 1st Half 2024
In Q4 2023, Blue Mountains recorded a median house price of $864,500, and a median unit price of $675,000. This represents annual (Q4 2022 – Q4 2023) growth of 0.5% for houses and 4.2% for units. Dur…
