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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 23 OCT 2020

Capital cities to see busiest auction week since April

With over 1,500 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, the combined capital city auction market is set to see its...

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Finance 22 OCT 2020

Looser lending restrictions: What do they really mean for borrowers?

A relaxation of lending requirements may seem like a win for borrowers, but it’s not all cause for celebration. Like...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2020

Shared living a solution to loneliness, financial stress for older Australians: PRD

COVID-19 has highlighted several issues across the population, one of which being the impact of financial struggles and...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2020

Perth vacancy rate hits 13-year low

Perth hits a rental crisis as its residential vacancy rate continues to rapidly decline, dropping to below 1 per cent...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2020

Melbourne listings overtake Sydney as restrictions ease

Total advertised stock on market across Melbourne has increased by more than 300 per cent in four weeks as a result of...

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Hotspots 21 OCT 2020

$120m Park Ave project to benefit South Melbourne

Australian real estate lender and investment manager MaxCap Group announced on Wednesday that it had arranged funding...

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Hotspots 21 OCT 2020

Latest figures in on foreign buyer activity

Freshly released data has shown where the majority of foreign buyer transactions are coming from.

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Hotspots 21 OCT 2020

‘Time-limited’ opportunity in Perth market available for astute buyers

Perth’s affordability and high rental yield offer a window of opportunity for property buyers, but it could be...

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Finance 20 OCT 2020

Investor shares why now is a great time to buy

An Aussie property investor has unveiled how investing during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to pay off in spades.

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Hotspots 20 OCT 2020

Melbourne surpasses Sydney with highest vacancy rate

Most capital cities recorded declines in vacancy rates over September except Melbourne, which now records the highest...

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Finance 20 OCT 2020

Why diversification is the key to success as a property investor

Diversification is being dubbed as one of the most important considerations to have as a property investor. Here’s...

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2020

Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up

The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate improved this week as volumes rose across major capital...

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2020

Property market update: Perth, September 2020

Time and time again, Perth has proven its resilience as a property market despite economic turbulence. Will the Western...

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Finance 19 OCT 2020

Investors on the hunt for better deals

New research has shown that more than a third of investors would consider refinancing to a new lender to...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2020

Auction volumes and clearance rates record uptick

Data for the three months to September show that there has been an increase in both auction volumes and clearance...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2020

Perth’s fastest-selling suburbs uncovered

New data has shown that Perth houses collectively sold 27 days quicker in September. Which suburbs are most in demand?

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2020

From resilience to strength: How returning to normality is driving Adelaide’s growth

Adelaide’s success with preventing the spread of COVID-19 is seeing consumer confidence grow and a return to...

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Finance 15 OCT 2020

Investors gear up for Christmas portfolio expansion

With just over two months to go, investors are ramping up their investment strategy as a way to take advantage of low...

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, Part 1 September 2020

Despite being in its first recession in nearly three decades, the Queensland property market is believed to be tipped...

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Finance 15 OCT 2020

Why property investing should be thought of as a business

Many people lose sight on why they want to become a successful property investor. Here’s why it’s important to view...

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Hotspots 14 OCT 2020

‘Exodus’ of Sydney tenants trends upwards

Fresh research from the Real Estate Institute of NSW has provided insight into Sydney’s rising vacancy rate, with...

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Finance 12 OCT 2020

State-by-state comparison: Why Perth’s office market is outshining the rest

Moves by the WA government during the coronavirus pandemic have set the state up for greater prosperity, especially...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Spike in owner-occupier demand fuelling mortgage approval rates

An unprecedented spike in owner-occupied demand has lifted the value of home loan approvals to a record high, the...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Why ‘purchasing properties for very little’ could still have a slow uptake

While the budget has been flagged as a win for first home buyers, a property researcher explains why the uptick in...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, September 2020

Following a series of two lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the Melbourne property market is believed to be...

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