With all the hype around the mining industry, anyone would be forgiven for wondering where the benefits are being seen – housing markets are generally slow, consumer confidence is low and everyone is saving rather than spending.

However, the good news on the resources front is that the mining boom is real and many housing markets around the resource and agricultural regions of the country are benefiting from strong demand, which is driving up transaction numbers and home prices. Continue reading Go west to invest for best property growth prospects →