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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…

Hunter Valley Property Market Update 1st Half 2025

Hunter Valley is nestled in the heart of New South Wales about 2 hours north of Sydney and is a premier wine-growing region. Hunter Valley is also home to many art galleries, boutique shops, and char…

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…

Hunter Valley Property Market Update 2nd Half 2024

The Hunter Valley is located just over two hours north of Sydney and is a premier food and wine region. The regions natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere makes it an ideal place for families.

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…

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…

Hunter Valley Property Market Update 1st Half of 2024

In Q4 2023, Hunter Valley recorded a median house price of $700,000 and a median unit price of $561,000. This represents annual (Q4 2022 – Q4 2023) growth of 2.4% for houses and 13.3% for units. Duri…