Japan is a major trading partner with Australia importing iron ore, coal, LNG and foods. The most recent events have had a calamitious impact on northern Honshu Island - how might this impact Australian Property Investment Markets?

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Whilst some of the details of the 2008 Federal Budget are still to be fleshed out it seems that the overall impact for investors will continue following the current trend. Growing demand for housing, short supply and increasing migration are all factors that will all put pressure on both rents and house prices. Read More...

Across Queensland, the summer of 2008 will be remembered for the rain that came. In some places it caused floods, in others it helped alleviate a water crisis the likes of which we’ve never seen. Read More...

Living the good life next door to a golf course, and the allure of waterfront property, help explain the top performing suburbs in Queensland last year. Read More...

The likely hood of low-income Australians ever owning their own home is now so remote that drastic measures are needed, according to Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek. Read More...

Brisbane’s Commercial Property Market strength is underpinned by its 1.3% vacancy rate. According to data released by Jones Lang LaSalle a pre commitment of 70% of the 145,000 sq meters of commercial space due for completion over the next few months, will provide a strong basis for growth. Read More...

The level of completed construction work fell 1% to $28.9bn in the December 2007 quarter, with cost pressures remaining the primary concern for the building industry after swelling by 5.5% in 12 months. Read More...

The Rudd government will offer corporate investors a tax credit of $6,000 per dwelling to entice superannuation funds to invest in affordable housing according to a report by the Australian Financial Review. Read More...

Despite claims of the growing popularity of eco-friendly housing, a large number of first homebuyers are not familiar with the concept, a new report revealed. Read More...

Property investors received a boost this week with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement of significant expansions to the proposed National Rental Affordability Scheme. Read More...

Nine of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). REIQ figures released today show that in the 12 months to the end of September, median house price growth has been the strongest in the suburban areas of Mt Isa, Belyando, Bowen and Cloncurry. Read More...

The sea change phenomenon has arguably been the most talked about Australian property trend of the past decade. In the summer edition of Queensland Property & Lifestyle, the sea change affect is examined to ascertain whether the hype is warranted and, more importantly, if it is here to stay. Read More...

Recent interest rate rises are likely to trigger widespread rent increases as demand for residential property grows and landlords move to recoup added loan costs, property research and investment firm Braxton Chase said today. Read More...

On cinema screens back in 1997, Darryl Kerrigan was offered the king’s ransom of $70,000 for his modest home, practically in Melbourne Airport’s backyard. If someone told you that 10 years on, property just a few streets from an airport would be worth 10 times that, your response would probably sound like something Mr Kerrigan would say: “Tell ’im he’s dreaming!” Read More...

The news of an interest rate rise may have a slowing affect on investor sentiment this week but most will be waiting for the outcome of the Federal Election before making any decisions. The latest interest rate rise, concerns of an international credit squeeze and the upcoming Federal Election will cause investors to think hard before entering into new property transactions over the next month or so. Read More...

From 29 February next year, all residential rental properties where a residential tenancy agreement is in place will be legally required to have safety switches installed. Read More...

For the 12th month in a row, the residential property vacancy rate in Sydney has remained at below 2% - the benchmark figure that indicates whether or not there is a rental crisis. Read More...

Australian Property Monitors (APM) says properties in Perth are taking longer to sell and are being bought for discount prices. The time taken to sell property has increased to 89 days APM has found. Read More...

Queensland really is the place to live. The Sunshine State is the nation’s fastest growing state, has record low unemployment, a strong economy and, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) median house prices, a very solid property market.

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A Global View on Performances of Commercial Property Markets in all Emerging and Developed Regions.This latest edition details market conditions for the second six months of 2006 based on information collected from leading international real estate organizations and local firms. Survey covered extensive geographical scale from Europe and USA to Australia, Africa, Middle East and Asia.

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