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QLD Excerpt from the 2011 July Market report

Brisbane’s property market is going through something of a “wait and see” period, according to Australian Property Monitors senior economist Andrew Wilson. No doubt, the Sunshine State’s impending mining boom will ultimately filter through to the state capital’s housing sector, but for the time being Brisbane’s turbulent start to the year has seen modest falls in property values.

TAS Excerpt from the 2011 July Market report

Tasmania looks to be doing it tough at the moment. While it’s been a consistent but steady performer over the last few years, its relatively subdued population growth and economic performance has kept it from experiencing the surges in value growth that other states – particularly resources states and Victoria – have seen in recent years.

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WA Excerpt from the 2011 July Market Report

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