Housing bubble inflating, RBA needs to curb demand

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The Reserve Bank of Australia will need the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to reign in home lending once again, or lift interest rates, or do both to avert a dangerous

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Vacancy rates drop, rents jump in big cities in August

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Figures released by SQM Research this week have revealed that the number of national residential vacancies dropped in August, with 73,451 vacancies, giving a vacancy rate of 2.3%, with vacancies

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SQM Research housing stock on the market and median asking prices

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The number of Australian residential property sale listings decreased in all capital cities during the month of August 2016. The number of national residential property listings fell as a result

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Perth records a record high 5.2% vacancy rate in July

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Figures released by SQM Research this week have revealed that the number of national residential vacancies rose slightly during July, recording a vacancy rate of 2.5%, and 79,300 vacancies. Year-on-year

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SQM Research releases 2016 Property Securities Sector Review

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SQM Research has analysed six funds as part of its 2016 Global Property Securities Fund Review. The six funds rated that form part of this report are: BT Wholesale Property

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House listings fall for winter

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The number of Australian residential property sale listings fell in most capital cities during the month of June 2016, excluding Brisbane and Perth, where sale listings slightly rose. National residential

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SQM Research releases it’s market view report on the Labor Party’s negative gearing policy

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SQM Research, Australia’s most respected property investment research house, yesterday released a report into the likely housing market effects of The Labor Party’s proposal to change negative gearing. Key findings Yields

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