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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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Investor Strategy 05 DEC 2024

‘Green investment’: Growing demand for natural capital in Australia

Corporate investors have turned to the Australian rural property market to ensure they meet their environmental, social...
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Investor Strategy 04 DEC 2024

October home building approval highest in 2 years

Nearly 15,000 dwellings were approved for construction nationwide in October, the highest since December 2022.
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2024

Brisbane property market update – November 2024

November 2024 saw Brisbane’s property market continue to display its characteristic resilience and growth trajectory,...
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Tax & Legal 03 DEC 2024

Home buyer ‘almost’ scammed $1.2m

A Westpac home buyer nearly lost over $1 million after a fake conveyancer email asked him to transfer his settlement...
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Investor Strategy 03 DEC 2024

National median dwelling price hits $800k

Australian dwelling prices have hit a new record in November across the country, reaching a median home price of...
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Investor Strategy 02 DEC 2024

Albanese sells investment property for $1.75m

On Friday night, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sold his Dulwich Hill investment property for $1,750,000,...
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2024

5 Victorian suburbs ideal for investors' beachside escape

As summer approaches, these five Victorian suburbs offer affordable coastal gateways for investors seeking a lifestyle...
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Investor Strategy 29 NOV 2024

Qld ranks first on the Housing Scorecard

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) of Australia has named Queensland the property market’s top-performing state.
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Investor Strategy 29 NOV 2024

Build to Rent bill passes through Parliament

The legislation aims to deliver 80,000 rental homes over the next decade, with recent revisions to the bill introducing...
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Investor Strategy 28 NOV 2024

Why has Qld dethroned Victoria in the investor market?

It’s been a long time coming, but Queensland has finally overtaken Victoria as Australia’s second-largest investor...
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Investor Strategy 28 NOV 2024

Low price and high yield: Where are the properties under $500k?

While dwelling prices have increased nationwide, there are still hidden gems where investors can grab a property under...
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Hotspots 27 NOV 2024

Sydney’s top 10 high-growth suburbs in 2025

Whether you are looking for high-end living or more budget-conscious dwellings, these 10 suburbs offer choices for all...
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Investor Strategy 26 NOV 2024

NSW reveals master plans for rezoned transit hubs

Moving forward with its plan to increase density around key transit hubs, the state has now released the master plans...
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Investor Strategy 26 NOV 2024

NSW government seeks developers to boost housing supply

The NSW Labor government is seeking developers interested in building low, medium and high-density housing on 22 sites...
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Hotspots 25 NOV 2024

Where are the best affordable suburbs hiding in plain sight?

With cost-of-living pressures biting, buyers flocked to a handful of markets, drawn by the offer of affordability.
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Tax & Legal 21 NOV 2024

Victoria cracks down on illegal builders

Victorians have been urged to blow the whistle on illegal builders as complaints spike throughout the state.
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Hotspots 20 NOV 2024

November market insight: A state-by-state analysis of the Australian property markets

Australia’s property market has been resilient in the face of increasing interest rates, a new report from Property...
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Tax & Legal 19 NOV 2024

Perth builder fined $24k for renovation blunders

A Perth renovator has been fined for charging a deposit six times the maximum amount, failing legal requirements and...
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Hotspots 18 NOV 2024

Qld becomes the second-largest investor market

Queensland has risen to become a key player in the investment property game by becoming the second-largest investor...
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Hotspots 14 NOV 2024

Brisbane Property Market Update - October 2024

The Brisbane property market has continued to demonstrate strong growth throughout October 2024, despite an easing of...
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Hotspots 14 NOV 2024

10 new million-dollar suburbs with positive growth potential

With population growth, lifestyle appeal, infrastructure and employment opportunities, these 10 suburbs have everything...
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Hotspots 14 NOV 2024

Perth property listings hit 3-year high

The number of new property listings in Perth has reached a three-year high with more than 5,500 new listings hitting...
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Investor Strategy 14 NOV 2024

Investor activity is on the rise – but is it enough to offset those exiting?

New investor loans have surged by 18.8 per cent nationwide, with South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia...
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Tax & Legal 14 NOV 2024

Werribee rentals targeted in Victoria’s latest taskforce crackdown

Suburbs in Melbourne’s west with a high proportion of renters were the focus of Victoria’s third rental inspection...
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Tax & Legal 12 NOV 2024

Investors turn to SMSF to fund their next properties

A growing number of Australians have tapped into their self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) to invest in properties...
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