Property Observer, is a free, independent website bringing readers the
best news, analysis and advice from Australia’s property sector. The site is published by Private Media, Australia’s leading independent online publisher and home to sites including SmartCompany, Crikey and StartupSmart. Founder and managing editor Jonathan Chancellor is one of Australia’s most respected property journalists an
d the name behind the Sydney Morning Herald’s legendary Title Deeds column.
“Getting passionate about property is easy,” Chancellor says. “Getting it right is trickier.
“Property Observer aims to be property central, providing the essential news and analysis on the ins and outs of property. We cover the capital cities, up and down the coast, and inland to the regional towns and the bush.”
As well as covering all aspects of the residential property market – including auctions, hotspots, tax and legal issues faced by investors and demographic trends – Property Observer will pay special attention to the commercial property market, with a focus on the news trends that affect ordinary investors. Chancellor is joined by a team of experienced property and business writers and commentators. Readers are also able to access free investor-focused data on every suburb in Australia from Property Observer’s partner, RP Data.
“We want our readers to get wisdom, not cliches. And that way they we’ll all be the wealthier,” Chancellor says. Readers can sign up for a free daily newsletter that will hit inboxes around 12pm each afternoon and Property Observer will also hold regular webinars, giving the community the chance to interact with industry experts. Private Media is owned and run by a group of media professionals.