Investors' housing splurge. Tim Colebatch. The Age, 18 February, 2008
RENTAL investors have swarmed back into Victoria's housing market, borrowing almost 30% more funds last year to snap up what they saw as bargains, and pushing aside first home buyers as prices soared.
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Outlook for Australian Property Markets 2008 - 2010. Westpac Business February 2008
In February each year, we produce an Executive Summary that provides an outlook of where the major property markets are heading over the next three years.
Melbourne house prices surge 25%. Cameron Houston and Ben Schneiders. The Age, 25 January, 2008
HOUSE prices in Melbourne surged by a record 25% last year, adding to the miserable outlook for first home buyers and fuelling renewed political debate over housing affordability.
Melbourne property catching up to Sydney. Kate Perry. www.news.com.au. 25 January 2008
MELBOURNE is caught up in a property boom reminiscent of the Sydney market five years ago, with house values in the Victorian city surging 25 per cent last year.
Melbourne property market sets new records in 2007. REIV, 18 December 2007
With results in from the last major auction weekend this year it is clear 2007 has been one of the strongest years for vendors on record.