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Latest Property Investment News

All the latest updates affecting your property investment. Smart Property Investments is the top source for latest property market reports, insights, news and useful tips and strategies from experts.

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Hotspots 13 OCT 2022

Vigilance is key: Preparing for and managing October flooding events

Here is everything you need to know about flood relief after the latest bout of flooding hit Australia’s east coast.

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Tax & Legal 12 OCT 2022

The long-term cost of yield chasing

According to one expert, investors with tunnel vision for high rental yields are missing a trick to build wealth and...

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Finance 12 OCT 2022

Rent increases stall despite vacancy rates at record lows

CoreLogic’s Quarterly Rental Review for Q3 2022 indicates that vacancy rates continue to plummet, this time reaching...

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Finance 11 OCT 2022

Why buyers should beware of lower property prices

The Australian dream of entering the property market doesn’t come with a “magic rule as to when to enter and exit...

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Finance 11 OCT 2022

Construction costs hit 20-year high with no reprieve in sight

New data from CoreLogic for the third quarter of 2022 has indicated the severity of the construction cost crisis...

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Finance 08 OCT 2022

Mortgage prison looms with Sydney prices set to drop nearly 200k

Since peaking in January 2022, Sydney’s house prices have declined significantly, and new data from RateCity predict...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2022

The tough market times won’t last, says expert

Is the economy — along with the housing market — on its way to a deep recession? This expert gives a data-backed...

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Finance 08 OCT 2022

Divorcees suppressed by rising interest rates

Individuals who have recently been through a divorce or separation are finding it extremely difficult to refinance or...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2022

Supply glut hits market as downturn sours buying sentiment

Properties are taking a longer time to see “for sale” signs being removed from curbs, as a new report showed that...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2022

Brisbane property market update September ’22: Is the worst behind us, or is there more pain to come?

Brisbane has seen another month of price falls based on median settled sales data. Is the worst now behind us, or is...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2022

Housing market reacts strongly to rate hikes

At 2.6 per cent, the cash rate is at its highest level since July 2013 — also higher than the average for the decade...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2022

‘Gone are the days of big properties and even bigger mortgages’

First-time home buyer activity is at its lowest level in years, despite declining home prices, as rising loan rates and...

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Tax & Legal 07 OCT 2022

Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water

A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property...

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Finance 06 OCT 2022

RBA rate hikes set to continue record-high levels of refinancing

According to RateCity, Australia’s “refinancing boom” is set to remain in place for at least a few more months.

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Hotspots 06 OCT 2022

Value declines slowed down during September

The first month of spring saw the rate of reduction in national home prices ease, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value...

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Hotspots 05 OCT 2022

Property market update: Perth, August 2022

Perth’s dwelling prices fell in August, as the West Australian capital finally joined the other capital city markets...

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Hotspots 05 OCT 2022

Perth’s rental supply skids to 12-year low

Perth’s rental crisis has hit a new low, as the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) revealed that the...

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Hotspots 05 OCT 2022

Latest cash rate decision to further fuel financial fire

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to implement a sixth consecutive cash rate increase will add further...

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Finance 04 OCT 2022

RBA reveals October cash rate decision

With just three months left in 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has now handed down its first decision of the...

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Hotspots 01 OCT 2022

Sydney maintains highest median price for houses and units

Sydney still holds the title of most expensive capital city, with prices nearly doubling those of Melbourne, which is...

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Tax & Legal 01 OCT 2022

How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach

The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you...

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Tax & Legal 30 SEP 2022

An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax

The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.

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Tax & Legal 30 SEP 2022

Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO

The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late...

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2022

Property market update: Brisbane, August 2022

Both Brisbane’s house and unit sectors fell into negative territory in August as the city’s market conditions...

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Hotspots 29 SEP 2022

Brisbane, Adelaide best other Aussie capitals on global price growth ranking

While the era of strong price growth has ended for Australia as a whole, Brisbane and Adelaide have emerged as the last...

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