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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Upper Hunter Property Market Update 1st Half 2025
Upper Hunter, New South Wales is a picturesque and vibrant area known for its rich landscapes and renowned wineries. The area is surrounded by rolling hills, charming small towns and national parks. …
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…
Upper Hunter Property Market Update 2nd Half 2024
The Upper Hunter in New South Wales offers a serene lifestyle surrounded by stunning landscapes and a strong sense of community. It's an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful environment with easy…
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…
Upper Hunter Property Market Update 1st Half 2024
In Q4 2023, Upper Hunter recorded a median house price of $523,000, and a median unit price of $420,000. This represents annual (Q4 2022 – Q4 2023) growth of 6.2% for houses and 23.5% for units. Duri…
