Latest NewsInvestors Dominate New BusinessSaturday, 18 February 2017

Investors continue to form the backbone of new business activity in the property market, a recent report has found.

According to a Quarterly Economic & Property Report, investors now account for 36.8 per cent of all financial housing commitments in Australia - the largest amount since December 2003.

In addition, investor financial commitments have now eclipsed $8 billion.

Research director Aaron Maskrey said on a state-by state basis, Victoria continued to record the highest number of dwelling commencements during the March quarter, representing 34 per cent of all national dwellings.

"It is anticipated that dwelling investment will grow by 7.5 per cent during 2010 to 2011," Mr Maskrey said.

According to Mr Maskrey, this is not unrealistic growth given that the median house price in Australia climbed on average by 12.1 per cent in May.

Melbourne recorded the biggest increase of 18.2 per cent while Darwin prices rose 16.8 per cent. Perth recorded the smallest increase of 6.1 per cent, where the median price currently sits at $310,050.

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