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Q3 2019 Key Market Indicators

Consumer confidence holds nationally despite rocky footingJanuary 2019 saw Australian consumer sentiment at 99.6 index points, just below the positive line of 100.0 index points. Since then, consumer…

PRD Research Releases Australian Economic and Property Report 2019

Property Market sees ‘Light At The End Of The Tunnel!’Now in its twelfth year, the PRD Australian Economic and Property Report provides key insights into several economic indicators, monetary and fis…

First home buyers rejoice! Affordability is on the rise.

The PRD Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 1st Half 2019 are available for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart. These property guides provide valuable insights and highlights for the market,…

Just Released - Q2 2019 Key Market Indicators

Uncertain Times Impact Consumer Sentiment And First Home Buyers Australian consumer sentiment read 100.7 index points in April 2019, exactly on the positive line of 100 index points, indicating that …

PRD National Research Manager Shortlisted for National Awards

PRD, a national real estate group with over 40 years of property expertise and backed by Colliers International, announces that its National Research Manager, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, has been named in…

PRD warns on negative gearing changes as the 2019 election looms…

PRD’s Chairman and Managing Director, Tony Brasier, has spoken out in support of the severe impact the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) will have on the property inv…

PRD announce top performers at annual awards night

Celebration of Success & Commitment to Keeping an Eye on the Future - Smarter Planning!Recently PRD held its annual 2-day Forum and Conference events concluding in the PRD Annual Awards Gala Dinn…

Federal Budget 2019 Debrief

An indirect impact to home owners and buyersThe Australian Federal Budget 2019 was handed down Tuesday 2 April, at 7.30pm, in which Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised a $7.1 billion budget surplus by…

Ready, Set, Go Regional - Top 12 Affordable Hotspots 2019

Finding an affordable option in Australian capital cities is not easy, especially when you are a first home buyer. Australia’s home loan affordability index has been at the lower end of the scale sin…

Victoria leads, and Tasmania is back on track in Q1 2019 Key Market Indicators

2019 has opened with promise, particularly in regard to home affordability. The home affordability index has grown by 2.6% over the past 12 months (to the end of the September quarter of 2018), at a …