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March 24, 2021, 5:27 a.m.
PRD Stand Out Regions | Top 10 Affordable Regional Areas 2021
There has been a high influx of first home buyers that have entered the property market in 2020, resulting in a growth of 50.4% between the December quarters of 2019 and 2020. This further boosted an already strong market with record low interest rates and increasingly lenient bank lending policies.
March 9, 2021, 1:39 a.m.
First Home Buyers’ Guide 2021
The ‘PRD First Home Buyers’ Guide 2021’ is designed to help you quickly understand what is on offer to first home buyers around Australia. With so many programs and grants available at the various State and Federal Government levels, and its various updates at any given time, it can be difficult to determine what is relevant to your personal situation. This guide helps you do just that.
Feb. 3, 2021, 11 a.m.
Major City Market Update 1st Half 2021
The PRD Major City Market Update 1st Half 2021 reports are available for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Perth, and Gold Coast. These reports provide key statistical information for first home buyers, investors, and the property industry.
Nov. 25, 2020, 6:19 a.m.
Affordable & Liveable Property Guide 2nd Half 2020 - Sydney
Median property prices in Sydney Metro increased by 7.2% for houses to $1,630,000 from 2019 to 20201 and increased by 3.2% to $795,000 for units during the same period. By comparison, from 2018 to 2019 the median house price in Sydney Metro softened by -4.2%, and the median unit price softened by -3.5%. Sydney Metro’s median price growth is in contrast with COVID-19 predictions, which solidifies its market strength.
Nov. 17, 2020, 2:05 a.m.
Tamworth Property Update 2nd Half of 2020
In Q3 2020, Tamworth recorded a median house price of $350,000, and a median unit price of $270,000. This represents annual (Q3 2019 – Q3 2020) median price growth of 2.9% for houses and 18.7% for units. Between Q3 2019 – Q3 2020 total sales increased, by 38.9% for houses (to 282 sales) and by 110.0% for units (to 21 sales). Median price growth and increased sales activity suggest real capital growth in the area, in contrast to general COVID-19 predictions. This indicates high market resilience in Tamworth, thus creating an ideal market for real estate transactions.
Oct. 21, 2020, 4:26 a.m.
Shared Living Preferences Of Older Australians
Living alone is a significant contributor to general loneliness, particularly in the older community as it becomes more difficult to maintain a social circle. It is recognised that one in four Australians are lonely; especially widowed, divorced, or single individuals (APS, 2018).
Sept. 9, 2020, 12:15 a.m.
First Home Buyers' Guide 2020
The PRD First Home Buyers’ Guide is designed to help you quickly understand what is on offer to first home buyers around Australia. With so many programs and grants available at the various State and Federal Government levels, it can be difficult to know where to turn to learn what is relevant to your personal situation. This guide helps you do just that.
July 29, 2020, 4:03 a.m.
Australia Economic and Property Report 2020
Australia’s property market has managed to hold its value despite the doom and gloom predictions of what the COVID-19 shutdown would do to property prices. The latest PRD research report, ‘PRD Australian Economic and Property Report 2020’, reveals that on average, median house prices grew in capital city, metropolitan and regional markets in the 12 months to the first half of 2020.
July 8, 2020, 4:49 a.m.
Tamworth Property Update 1st Half of 2020
In Q1 2020, Tamworth recorded a median house price of $380,000, and a median unit price of $292,250. This represents annual (Q1 2019 – Q1 2020) median price growth of 8.6% for houses and a of 25.7% for units. Between Q1 2019 – Q1 2020 total sales increased in both markets, by 0.6% for houses (to 181 sales) and by 7.7% for units (to 14 sales). Limited unit sales make this data volatile, however with both markets showing positive capital growth and increasing demand, now is an ideal time to transact in Tamworth.
June 24, 2020, 5:25 a.m.
Affordable & Liveable Property Guide 1st Half 2020 - Sydney
Median property prices in Sydney Metro increased by 1.3% for houses to $1,355,000 from 2018 to 2019/20(1) and remained steady for units at $796,500. By comparison, from 2017 to 2018 the median house price in Sydney Metro softened by -4.5%, and the median unit price softened by -2.6%. Thus, the market has recovered from the significant price drop seen in mid-2019.