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The global financial crisis (GFC) brought many challenges to the property industry, but comparatively speaking Australia has fared quite well next to other nations.

Renters will likely be glad to hear of the recent announcement from the Australian government.

Those keen on buying a house in Melbourne may be encouraged by a recent report from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

For many renters, the most important thing about a home is its neighbourhood.

Finding suitable real estate investment does not just involve an assessment of the property - you must also consider the surrounding areas.

Property auctions in Victoria this weekend (July 13-15) are expected to be nearly on par with last week at 380.

Australian land sales have increased in the last quarter, according to the Housing Industry Association's (HIA) joint report with RP Data.

Residents of New South Wales who are considering buying real estate may be interested in the recent announcement from the Office of State Revenue.

Finding rental property in the major cities of New South Wales can prove quite a challenge. High demand can drive up the price and make it difficult to secure suitable accommodation.

While foreign investment has largely been acknowledged as beneficial to real estate in Australia - and the rest of the economy too - illegal house purchases have poisoned the well for legitimate transactions.

Sustainability has become a more prominent factor in the search for real estate in recent times - energy efficiency, green technology and environmental impact reports are increasingly weighted in individual decisions to pass or buy.

A comprehensive survey from Jones Lang LaSalle has ranked Australia third, just behind the United States and the United Kingdom, as having the most transparent real estate system.