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Where’s The Melbourne Property Market Heading?

By Peter Sarmas on 29 Jul 2013 No Comments

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 ...

How Relevant is Median Data?

By Catherine Cashmore on 29 Jul 2013 No Comments

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 ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – July 27, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 27 Jul 2013 No Comments

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

By Natalia Smith on 27 Jul 2013 No Comments

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 ...

Local Insights – Brunswick

By Natalia Smith on 26 Jul 2013 No Comments

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 ...

Renting With Pets – How to Get Landlord Approval in 5 Easy Steps

By Peter Sarmas on 26 Jul 2013 No Comments

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 ...

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