Michael Yardney, Author at SmartCompany

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What would a second wave of COVID-19 do to our property markets?

Our property markets have been remarkably resilient so far. But how would a significant second wave of COVID-19 affect our housing markets?

Calls to abolish stamp duty could cause property prices to go up.

Homebuyer woes and even more government debt: Why we shouldn’t abolish stamp duty

The call to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broader tax on all Australians could actually push up property prices and make it harder to by a home.

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Clearance rates and property values: Here’s a weekly snapshot of Australia’s real estate markets

We are starting to see the COVID-19 pandemic impact our real estate markets, however, this has not yet translated to lower house prices.

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State by state: An April update on Australia’s property markets

We're starting to see some impact from the COVID-19 on property markets, due to a drop in consumer confidence and weaker economic conditions.

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Will COVID-19 crash our property markets?

Australians are living through one of the most significant economic upheavals in our history. How will COVID-19 affect our property markets?

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Seven reasons why I’m confident in our property markets despite the coronavirus scare

What will the coronavirus panic do to our property markets? Are they going to crash like the stock market has? Is Australia headed for a recession?

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State by state: A February update on Australia’s property markets

Australia’s housing markets rebounded strongly last year and this strength has continued into 2020. Let's take a closer look.

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State by state: A December update on Australia’s property markets

Australia's housing-market rebound continued over the last month, led by strong price growth in our two big capital cities, Melbourne and Sydney.

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State by state: A November update on Australia’s property markets

After struggling for two years, the Australian housing markets are on the up, delivering positive growth for four months in a row.

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State by state: A September update on Australia’s property markets

There is no doubt about it. Our property markets have turned the corner. Here's a round-up of what's happening across Australia.

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State by state: An August update on Australia’s property markets

After a two-year slide, the latest stats show we're at or near the bottom of this property cycle. Here's a breakdown, state by state.

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State by state: A July update on Australia’s property markets

This month, almost everyone involved in property has noticed a marked change in consumer confidence, buyer enquiries and general interest.

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