FAQ's

What kind of information can I get?

Propertydata.com.au allows you to find up to 50 residential sales in your street, suburb, or postcode.

You can search using a number of criteria, such as the location, property type, number of bedrooms, or price.

Sales results typically include the address of the property, property type (house, unit, or townhouse), date and method of sale, price, number of bedrooms, and land area. However, in order to ensure compliance with privacy legislation, unit/street numbers are only available for properties that have sold via auction.

You can view a sample report here.

What do I get in a Demographics/Median Report?

Our complementary demographic/median price reports combine selected data from the most recent (2006) Census with the REIV’s most recent median price information, in an easy-to-read format.

What do I get in a Suburb Sales Report?

In addition to census data and the REIV’s most recent median price information, the Suburb Sales report contains the details for up to 50 recent transactions in your nominated suburb(s)/postcode(s).

What do I get in a Street Sales Report?

In addition to census data and the REIV’s most recent median price information, the Street Sales report contains the details for up to 50 recent transactions in your nominated suburb(s)/postcode(s), in a particular street.

What do I get in a Detailed Property Report?

In addition to census data and the REIV’s most recent median price information, the Street Sales report contains the details for up to 50 recent transactions in your nominated suburb(s)/postcode(s).

You may narrow your search by nominating a particular street, the type of property, sale price, or number of bedrooms.

Where does your information come from?

The Victorian sales data contained in the PropertyData.com.au reports is collected from estate agencies by the REIV.

South Australian data is provided by REISA, sourced from the SA government.

Demographic data is drawn from the 2006 Census, provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The information that we provide in the form of statistical data, literature and market analysis is sourced from the REIV and REISA.

How up-to-date is your information?

Our information is the most up-to-date property sales data in Victoria and South Australia.

Most Victorian auction results are collected on the day of sale. Private sales are typically reported within a few days of the sale becoming unconditional (e.g., no longer subject to finance or subject to building inspection).

South Australian sales data is typically provided within a few days of settlement.

How many results will I get?

Your report will comprise up to 50 sales results.

Depending on the search criteria you specify - such as the price range, number of bedrooms, or property type - there may be less results available.

If there are more than 50 results that match your search criteria, only the most recent 50 will be provided.

Why are some of the results missing prices?

In Victoria the data is supplied to us by estate agents, subject to a privacy agreement between them and the person selling the property.

Where a vendor requests that their sale is not disclosed, we respect their privacy and do not include the sale price in our reports. You will still receive the other details such as location, property type, sale type.

Why do some of the results have very low prices?

From time-to-time property may change hands for less than the market value, such as part of a divorce settlement, or transfer from one family member to another.

A result I was expecting is not there…?

There are a number of possible reasons why a particular record may not show up in a report:

• In Victoria the data is supplied to us by estate agents, subject to a privacy agreement between them and the person selling the property. Where a vendor requests that their sale is not disclosed, we respect their privacy and do not pass on the details of their transaction.
• In Victoria unit and street numbers are only provided for properties that sold via auction. They are not provided for properties that were sold privately (e.g., transactions that are private sales, set sales, tenders, expressions of interest).
• The property may be listed under a different address. For example, new properties are sometimes sold under a lot number, rather than a street address. Rural and regional properties do not always have a formal street address, and may be identified by a name or a RMB.
• We aim to record sales under their location as determined by official government records. This may differ from the name used locally, which may refer to a postcodes, colloquial name, or development project (e.g., “Regent” rather than “Preston”, or “Victoria Harbour” rather than “Docklands”.
• The transaction may not have proceeded, for instance if the purchaser failed to secure finance.
• In rare cases, the data has not been entered correctly. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that our data is accurate and complete: if you believe you find an error in the data please let us know.

When is a sale an “auction sale”, “sold before auction” or “sold after auction”?

The REIV provides the following guidelines for the publication of auction sales:

• Sold Before Auction: a sale taking place prior to the commencement of a scheduled auction.
• Auction Sale: sold on the day of the auction at or after the scheduled time of the auction.
• Sold After Auction: where the property sells on the day following the day of auction.

A property that sells two or more days after the scheduled auction should be reported as a private sale.

Do your reports contain sales of vacant land?

We do not currently provide sales data for vacant land, but we will do so in the future.

Do your reports contain sales of commercial/industrial property?

We do not currently provide sales data for commercial/industrial property, but we will do so in the future.

Do your reports contain sales of farms, pasture or other rural property?

We do not currently provide sales data for rural property, but we will do so in the future.

In the sales list I purchased, not all the properties have bedroom counts and land sizes. Why is this?

Agents are always encouraged to provide a detailed description of the properties they report, including information such as the number of rooms and bedrooms, land sizes, construction type, approximate age, etc. but this information is not always available.

What do you classify as a "House"?

Properties with the following descriptions are classified as a "House":

• Detached (free-standing) houses, both new and previously occupied
• Terrace houses
• Semi-detached houses
• Duplexes

What do you classify as a "Flat/Unit/Apartment"?

Properties with the following descriptions are classified as a "Flat/Unit/Apartment":

• Flat
• Unit
• Apartment
• Bed-sitter
• Studio apartment
• Serviced apartments
• Villa unit
• Penthouse

Why is "Townhouse" a separate classification?

The style and size of townhouses varies widely, so we leave the decision whether to include these results in your search or not up to you.

Do you have any information on vacancy rates for rental properties?

We don’t, but the REIV – who conducts the only regular state-wide survey of residential vacancy rates – makes vacancy rates information available to the public through their Property Update publication. You can find more information about Property Update on the REIV website (http://www.reiv.com.au).

How long do I have to wait for my report?

Your report will be generated online and available immediately.

How do I read the report?

Reports are provided in Adobe’s PDF format. The can be opened with Adobe Reader, which is available free-of-charge from Adobe’s website (www.adobe.com)

How do I order a report?

You can order a report online with your credit card.

Will I receive a tax invoice for GST or tax purposes?

Yes, a tax invoice will be available when you purchase your report.