Is PropertyLens a licensed valuation service?

No. PropertyLens is an AI-powered research and analysis tool, not a licensed valuation service. Our predictions are estimates based on publicly available data and AI analysis. They should not be used as a substitute for a formal property valuation by a certified valuer, nor as financial advice. Always consult qualified professionals before making property decisions.

Where does the data come from?

All our data is sourced from publicly available datasets and official APIs. This includes historical sales data from Domain.com.au and PropTrack, demographic data from the ABS Census, planning overlay data from local council open data portals, economic indicators from the RBA, commercial listings from Domain Commercial, and fitout cost data from published industry sources.

How accurate are the property price predictions?

Property price predictions are inherently uncertain — no model can perfectly predict what a buyer will pay. Our system tracks prediction accuracy against actual sale prices, and we publish these metrics transparently. Predictions include confidence scores and price ranges to reflect uncertainty. Typical accuracy varies by suburb and property type.

What commercial property features are available?

PropertyLens offers comprehensive commercial analysis including: cap rate and yield calculators, Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) analysis, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) assessment, AI-powered investment analysis, commercial fitout cost estimation for 7 fitout types (office, retail, restaurant, medical, industrial, make-good, base building), make-good cost estimation, fitout ROI calculation, and multi-city cost comparison.

Which cities and suburbs are covered?

PropertyLens is live across four major Australian cities: Brisbane (33 suburbs), Gold Coast (24 suburbs), Sydney (42 suburbs), and Melbourne (38 suburbs). All cities include residential and commercial property analysis, AI predictions, construction and fitout cost estimation, and market intelligence.

How does the AI component work?

We use Claude by Anthropic, a leading safety-focused AI model, to analyse property descriptions, comparable sales data, feature adjustments, and market context. For commercial properties, the AI also assesses tenant covenant strength, lease structures, and market positioning. The AI prediction is blended with statistical analysis to produce the final estimate.

Can I use this for construction and fitout cost planning?

Yes. For residential properties, we provide detailed cost estimates for raise-and-build, second storey additions, and basement conversions. For commercial properties, we offer fitout cost estimation covering office, retail, restaurant, medical, and industrial spaces across budget, standard, and premium grades. All estimates include phased budgets, make-good costs, and ROI calculations. These are starting points for budgeting — always obtain professional quotes.

What planning constraints does the system check?

We check local council planning overlays relevant to each city, including character housing provisions, heritage listings (local and state), flood overlays, landslide hazard, and biodiversity overlays. We also monitor Development Application activity through Planning Alerts. These constraints affect what you can build on both residential and commercial properties.

We analyse publicly available property data — we do not collect, store, or sell personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide through our contact or waitlist forms. Property analysis is based on public listing data, public sales records, and public planning data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

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Residential & Commercial Market Trends

Market Intelligence

Track property markets across Australian cities with suburb-level analysis including median prices, growth trends, days on market, auction clearance rates, commercial vacancy rates, and supply/demand ratios for both residential and commercial sectors.

Key Capabilities

What's Included

Suburb Growth Trends

Track 12-month price growth rates for each covered suburb. Compare house vs unit performance, identify suburbs gaining momentum, and spot markets where growth is accelerating or slowing.

Commercial Market Metrics

Monitor commercial vacancy rates, average rents per square metre, cap rate trends, and WALE benchmarks across office, retail, and industrial asset classes in each covered market.

Auction Clearance Rates

Monitor auction clearance rates as a leading indicator of residential market strength. Rates above 70% indicate strong demand, while rates below 50% suggest a softening market.

Economic Indicators

Monitor RBA cash rate changes, mortgage rates, and their historical impact on both residential and commercial property prices. These macroeconomic factors directly influence buyer and investor capacity.

Process

How It Works

Data Aggregation

Market data is aggregated from Domain.com.au, PropTrack, ABS, and RBA APIs on a regular schedule. Both residential and commercial data streams are processed.

Zone Analysis

Each city is divided into coverage zones with zone-level medians calculated from constituent suburb data. Commercial precincts are mapped separately.

Trend Calculation

Growth rates, days on market trends, and supply/demand ratios are calculated using rolling 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month windows to smooth short-term volatility.

Indicator Monitoring

RBA cash rate, auction clearance rates, and commercial vacancy rates are tracked over 90+ days with historical context to identify market turning points.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from publicly available datasets and official APIs. No proprietary or private data is used.

Domain.com.au API — Listings, sales, auction results
Domain Commercial — Commercial listings, vacancy data
PropTrack API — Transaction records and suburb statistics
Reserve Bank of Australia — Cash rate and economic data
ABS Census — Population, income, demographics
Local Council — Suburb boundary and zoning data

Key Benefits

Transparent, data-driven analysis to support, not replace, professional property advice.

Suburb-level tracking across covered cities and zones
Both residential and commercial market metrics
12-month growth rate tracking for houses, units, and commercial
Auction clearance rate and vacancy rate monitoring
RBA cash rate and mortgage rate tracking
Supply/demand ratios to identify competitive markets

Important Disclaimer

Market intelligence data is sourced from public APIs and may have delays or gaps. Historical trends do not predict future performance. This data is for informational purposes only.

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