Market Trends Starting to Form

New data from Core Logic RP Data released at the beginning of the month is starting to indicate potential market trends emerging, and it’s not necessarily the usual suspects that are making the bigger movements. Melbourne has continued strong growth over the last...

Negative Gearing and Rents

One of the key aspects of the negative gearing debate is whether or not removing the policy would affect rents. Some in the property industry believe that removing negative gearing will drive up rental amounts. The theory is that landlords will raise rents to cover...

What Buyers Need to Know About Underquoting

Underquoting can be a frustrating hurdle for buyers to overcome. The practice has reared its head in the media following allegations an agency in Melbourne had underquoted on a number of properties. In New South Wales, reforms have been introduced to combat...