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Adelaide Real Estate - Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is situated on the South Coast of Australia on the banks of the River Torrens. The property market is not quite as expensive as Sydney or Melbourne but overall has performed well.  Rental property vacancies remain tight and this keeps the returns going in the upward direction for investors. Houses, units, flats and townhouses have all grown in value and as with most capital cities any land close to the CBD is at a premium.

Adelaide  Sep quarter median   % change Jun 07 – Sep 07  % change
Sep 06 – Sep 07
 
House Price  $320,000  +2.3  +10.7
 
House Rent (3 b/r)  $255 pw  +2.0  +8.5
 
Unit Price  $250,000  +4.6  +11.1
 
Unit Rent (2 b/r)  $205 pw  +2.5  +7.9
 
Vacancy rate  1.5  +0.2  0.0

About Adelaide - Population is approx 1.1 million and the city was founded in 1836. Average temprature is 23c in January and 12.5c in June

 Attractions

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Festival Centre, Central market, Glenelg Beach, Gouger Street, Rundle mall and the South Australian Museum.

Canberra Real Estate - Canberra in the ACT is the national capital and is situated between Sydney and Melbourne. The city has a much smaller population at around 350,000 people.  Average house prices are in excess of $400,000 and average unit price is almost $350,000. A shortage of rental properties is pushing returns higher for property investors with units and flats looking the most attractive at this point.

Canberra  Sep quarter median   % change  Jun 07 – Sep 07  % change
Sep 06 – Sep 07
 
House Price  $425,000  -0.4   +8.1
 
House Rent (3 b/r)  $350 pw  0.0  +9.4
 
Unit Price  $346,000  +3.3  +11.0 
Unit Rent (2 b/r)  $340 pw  +3.0  +13.3
 
Vacancy rate  2.2  -0.2  -0.2 

Canberra Features:

Parliment House, Lake Burley Griffin, National Capital Exhibition, National Library of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, Home of the Royal Australian Mint.

Australian national university

Melbourne Real Estate - Melbourne Victoria has enjoyed a bouyant property market over the last 5 years, stong demand has driven prices up and even with the market slowing down over the last 12 to 18 months Melbourne remains an attractive market for real estate investors. Medium to long term investing in property close to the inner city of Melbourne has given a great percentage return in terms of capital growth. The improved freeway system has opened up the outer areas to the north and east, families have taken to the new housing estates which have become major growth areas, house prices have risen accordingly as have rental returns for property investors. Melbourne also has the bayside suburbs wich offer the expensive waterfront luxury properties, again these areas are popular with investors and renovators. Property investing in the second largest city in Australia should always provide good returns provided buyers take the time to do their homework.

Melbourne  Sep quarter median   % change  Jun 07 – Sep 07   % change
Sep 06 – Sep 07
 
House Price  $431,000  +3.9   +13.1
 
House Rent (3 b/r)  $260 pw  +4.0  +10.6
 
Unit Price  $367,800  +5.1  +14.6 

Unit Rent (2 b/r)  $270 pw  +3.8  +12.5 

Vacancy rate  1.2  -0.2  -0.4 

Melbourne Features -

The MCG home of the AFL Grand Final

Melbourne Tennis Center Home of the Australian Open

Flinders Street Station

The Yarra River

Amazing cafe / dinning culture in and around the CBD

Perth Real Estate- Perth WA has seen a remarkable boom in the real estate market due to more than just the national property boom. The global demand for mining resources has given Perth and the Western Australian economy as a whole a major boost. This demand driven largely by China looks set to continue for the foreseeable future and large numbers of people have relocated to Perth in search of employment. Perth median house prices are at the $500,000 mark and have continued to rise while other Australian cities have slowed.  The demand for rental properties is very strong given the growth and demand situation.

About  Perth - The City  is located on the Indian Ocean in the state of Western Australia (WA). Perth is the capital of Western Australia and is Australia’s fourth largest city with a growing population of about 1.5 million.

Perth   Sep quarter median  % change
Jun 07 – Sep 07  % change
Sep 06 – Sep 07
 
House Price  $455,000  +0.7  +3.4
 
House Rent  $300 pw  0.0  +15.4
 
Unit Price  $370,000  +2.8  +8.8
 
Unit Rent  $290 pw  +3.6  +20.8
 
Vacancy rate  2.5  +0.4  +0.4

Cairns Real Estate - Cairns QLD property market is experiencing similar growth to southern areas of Australia. Cairns is part of a tropical paradise and is the largest city in the north of Queensland, the area is a gateway to the barrier reef and the Daintree rainforest. With the possible exception of Perth Cairns has been one of the best performing real estate markets over the last 2- 3 years. House prices and rental returns are growing and the outlook for the area is positve. Median House price from June to September 07 $365,000 with the average 3br house renting for around $300 per week. Median Unit price is about $220,000 with the rental return of $240 per week.

Cairns Features -

The premier holiday destination in northern queensland

Trinity Bay

Access to the following -

Great Barrier Reef

Rainforests

Cape York Peninssula

Currumbin Real Estate - Currumbin QLD is part of the Gold Coast and the real estate market like the rest of the Gold Coast property market has seen healthy growth over the last few years. This is a real sea change lifestyle area with an affordable price tag. Rental properties (townhouse) with ocean views have been marketed recently  for as low as $350 per week.

Currumbin is south of Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads about halfway to Coolangatta,  the beach is great for both families and surfers and is at the mouth of the Currumbin Creek.

 

If your looking for an area away from the busy part of the Gold Coast then it’s worth consideration. Like the rest of the coast the climate is fatastic and the white sandy beaches and blue water are truly spectacular.  On top of this it’s just a short hop accross the border to Tweed Heads in NSW.

Brisbane Real Estate -Queensland. The property market has taken off over the last 5 years and as Brisbane continues to grow the outlook remains positive. Demand for inner city units and apartments is still very strong. Trying to find a cheap house around the inner suburbs is quite a challenge, as you move out of the city then prices are more affordable and availability is not so much of an issue. Brisbane has in the past been a cheaper option that the other Australian capitals but this has changed and the average house price are no longer the bargain buys of the past.

SE Queensland is growing at an alarming rate, the demand for housing is well above the rate of supply and the demand for rental properties is is growing, good rental returns are bring investors back into the market and the cycle continues. With the Sunshine Coast to the north and the tourist magnet the Gold Coast to the south Brisbane has a lot to offer for those looking for the city lifestyle and the opportunity to hit the beaches on the weekends.

Brisbane   Sep quarter median  % change Jun 07 – Sep 07
 % change  Sep 06 – Sep 07
 
House Price  $383,500   +4.7  +16.2
 
House Rent (3 b/r)   $300 pw  +3.4  +5.3
 
Unit Price  $330,000   +6.5  +17.9
 
Unit Rent (2 b/r)  $290 pw  +3.6  +11.5
 
Vacancy rate   1.6 +0.1  -0.1
 

Lightning Ridge Real Estate - Houses in town at realistic prices are for sale in the mining town of Lightning Ridge. Comfortable, tidy properties starting from as low as $130,000 are on the market. Walk to the local shops and entertainment in the Ridge. Also available are a number of well established businesses from corner shops to motels. Lightning ridge is situated in New South Wales and is close to Walgett and Moree for more extensive shopping. Purchase a mining claim that is close to town and with well set up, comfortable camps and houses.

Gladstone Real Estate - Gladstone QLD property has gone through a boom of late and house prices continue to rise as demand and growth in the area continues. Situated 546km north of Brisbane Gladstone is one of the busiest ports in Australia handling over 30 million tonnes of cargo each year. The local climate is warm sub tropical and the beaches, rivers and reef islands are becoming popular with an increasing number of tourists each year. The main attractions of Gladstone are the beaches, headlands, estuaries and the fishing. The city boasts some of the finest seafood dinning in Queensland.  Gladstone Marina is the departure point for Heron Island.

Other Features include:

Mount Biondello

Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Crutis Island in Gladstone Harbour

Lake Awoonga 30 km to the south

Kalang Real Estate - A delightful, private valley in the Bellingen Shire that offers seclusion and tranquility. Houses, farms and acreages are available for investment, ownership or rental. Set amongst the bushland and forests of the Northern New South Wales hinterland, but still only minutes from the beaches and coast, Kalang is an inviting and attractive place to live. Leave the fast paced, hustle and bustle of city life behind and embrace the slower moving, country style of living that only Kalang can offer. Keep cattle or horses on green pastures or simply grow your own vegetables on river soil. Kalang has it’s own community school and the shopping centre is within easy driving distance. Major centres for leisure, entertainment and shopping are Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads.