Recent data from a number of providers shows that there has been a rise in property prices across the country – and the Melbourne property market is leading the way. According to Fairfax-owned APM, the figures demonstrate that Melbourne has experienced its fastest property price growth since the government stimulated boom of 2009-2010 ...
I wrote a little last week regarding the REIV’s somewhat questionable statistics; namely, that revisions typically occur 3 months after the quarterly figures are released, and seasonal adjustments can shift negative data into the positive. Figures are revised because all data providers suffer from a lag in reported results ...
This week the REIV released their June quarterly statistics, which showed an improvement in Melbourne's median house price, hinting at a promising spring property market. In her weekly market wrap, Catherine Cashmore examines why median property prices differ between data providers ...
The Green Refectory – or Green’s, as locals know it – is a Brunswick landmark known for its ridiculously good, ridiculously cheap food. Owner Alison Green has created a business based on a high quality menu that reflects Brunswick’s eclectic population ...
Only 4kms north of the CBD and close to The University of Melbourne, Brunswick is home to a large number of students and young couples. The area is particularly well-serviced by public transport, with buses, trains and trams connecting residents to surrounding areas. Brunswick is notorious for its slightly grungy arts scene ...
Pet friendly rental homes are few and far between, and renters are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain a secure rental property that allows them to live with their pets. A recent study conducted by Dr Emma Power from the University of Western Sydney shows that about 60 per cent of Australians have pets ...