capital growth

It’s a common mistake made by many first-time investors – delaying an acquisition due to a cooling market.

Research by CoreLogic confirmed that over the past 20 financial years, combined capital city dwelling values fell just twice.

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It's not about which property type is the best, it's about which one is the best for you.

"My investment picks for this year in Melbourne would include older dwellings within one hour of the CBD that give good cash flow. If you're seeking capital growth over yields, then detached dwellings could also be a wise investment selection," says Steve Waters of Property Investment...

“Once southern investors get wind that Darwin real estate is taking off again thanks to our investment yields above 4% and relative affordability, there’ll be no stopping this market,” says Glenn Grantham, of Raine & Horne Darwin.

Australia's largest survey of residential property investors showed that more than half are planning to buy an investment property in 2017.

Perth’s median house price increased by nearly two per cent in the three months to December 2016.

If the outlook is for weaker capital growth, should investors be looking for cash-flow positive properties?