Sydney property

Risks for property investors as yields plummet

Risks for property investors as yields plummet

Property investors speculating on capital gains need to be careful as rental yields in Sydney and Melbourne hit record lows. Low rental yields make property investment less affordable and investors more exposed to increases in interest rates, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. CoreLogic figures show the “gross” yield – before costs – on both houses and units reached record lows […]

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Red-hot Sydney property market hits highest clearance rate in more than a year

Red-hot Sydney property market hits highest clearance rate in more than a year

The Sydney property market continues to surprise with the auction of a Birchgrove terrace on Saturday fetching well above its reserve. The auction of a Birchgrove terrace on Saturday was rapid, abrupt and left punters gasping for breath, according to Domain. The two-bedroom artist’s haven in the peaceful inner west enclave sold for $1,482,000 – $132,000 […]

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