One of the areas of research to help property investors determine the demand for an area is the average days on market (DOM). This statistic will help you determine the level of demand for property in the area as it is a measure on how long it takes property to sell. Real Estate Investar provides data on this statistic to help property investors understand how quickly a property will sell.

A site inspection is a crucial step in determining whether a property development project will be successful as not all sites are suitable for development. Real Estate Investar provides access to zoning and overlays data allowing investors to quickly determine if a site is worth investigating further. Through its partnership with Archistar, investors can also add-on the Archistar platform to conduct further research on the site to assess its suitability.

Real Estate Investar is excited to announce the launch of a new feature to Investar Search where median listing price graphs at the property type or suburb level are displayed if there is not enough data available at the bedroom count level. Investar Search currently displays the median listing price growth for the past 6 years by the property type, bedroom count and suburb. This data is displayed next to each listing result if enough data is available for all 3 criteria.

Our technical team has released a number of powerful new search tool features and we've partnered with some big players in the data and development space this year. Learn the new tool capabilities in this 60-minute webinar to make sure you're getting maximum use out of your membership.

Real Estate Investar is excited to announce the launch of 3 new features to Investar Search, available for all Pro Membership members. Your feedback has been much appreciated and we hope these features will help! Users can search listings by vacancy rate, 1 and 3 day options added to the Listing Age filter and only receive a daily email alert for new listings. We can't wait for you to try them out!

Finding 2 lots on 1 title for subdividing is now even easier as Real Estate Investar has added a number of keywords to help identify these opportunities. The search may even locate a widow block. This is now available for all current members of Real Estate Investar's Pro Membership.

Renovating an investment property can be a profitable investment when done strategically. It has become a popular choice of property investment to add value to a property portfolio, particularly for those who can do the work themselves.

Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

Real Estate Investar is excited to announce the launch of a brand new search feature, available in our Pro Membership: Suburb Median Listing Price. You asked and we listened! This feature was specifically requested by members and allows you to search for the most affordable suburbs. We can't wait for you to try it out!

Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

Domain has released its latest quarterly house price report. The report reveals national house prices are down over the quarter and year, with Sydney recording the largest annual fall in house prices.

The positive cash flow property investment strategy involves seeking out properties where monthly income exceeds holding costs. This will generate surplus cash flow for you pre-tax.

Do you want to invest in a rental property that will give you premium yields? The location of your rental property can help determine how much return you are likely to make and ultimately how successful the property is as an investment which generates positive cash flow for you. Yes, those four little numbers mean much more than helping the postman, they make a huge impact on your investment, so pay attention! For a rental property to give you the best possible return you can consider starting your search by targeting a location which produces high gross rental yields.

Whether you have just purchased your first investment property or already own a large portfolio, there are ways to maximise your rental return. This infographic gives you five simple tips that can help you boost your cash flow.

New figures show investors have been further squeezed out of a housing market they once hogged. Economists expect regulatory pressures on loans once favoured by investors, like interest-only, are placing persistent pressure on the investor sector.