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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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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

What makes Douglas Shire the ‘most resilient’ region?

Last week, Douglas Shire was highlighted as the most resilient region on Australia’s east coast. Learn why.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Queensland reports ‘solid’ rental stats

Fresh research coming out of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has shown a relatively stable start for...

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Finance 15 MAY 2020

New lender to enter the mortgage space

Two ex-Westpac group executives have teamed up to create a new digital home loan provider, successfully closing a $33...

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Top 12 ‘resilient’ regions revealed

New research has pinpointed the 12 most resilient regions across Australia’s east coast.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Auction activity to remain subdued before uptick

The number of homes set to go under the hammer this week remains low, with the lifting of bans on on-site auctions and...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

Perth’s residential market poised for faster recovery: experts

Amid economic uncertainty, Perth property values have outperformed its six-month pace of growth as sellers remain...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

Hot Property: Biggest headlines from the week that was 1

Isolation restrictions begin to lift, sentiment improves as experts look to life post-pandemic, and the pushing back of...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

New home building to contract

The number of new homes being sold has fallen 22.8 per cent since the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions, creating...

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Tax & Legal 14 MAY 2020

Tax tips for property investors affected by COVID-19

While tax isn’t necessarily on people’s minds at the moment, Adam O’Grady, assistant commissioner from the ATO,...

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Tax & Legal 12 MAY 2020

Real estate body applauds return of on-site auctions and open inspections

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has backed the state government’s decision to allow on-site property...

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Hotspots 12 MAY 2020

Foreign investors headstrong on Aussie real estate

New research has provided an update on the amount of foreign investment going into Australia’s real estate market.

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Hotspots 11 MAY 2020

Expert insight: Tips for business success amid health crisis

As people navigate a world with new restrictions, business leaders are going “corona-loco” – constantly feeling...

John Kolenda spi

Hotspots 08 MAY 2020

Record low rates encouraging refinancers: mortgage experts

Mortgage holders are encouraged to refinance and take advantage of some of the best home loan rates in decades as the...

Adam Rigby spi

Finance 08 MAY 2020

Why it’s time to get rid of stamp duty

Older Australians are living in their home years longer than is suitable for them, or their stage of life, because they...

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Finance 07 MAY 2020

FHB lending strong pre-COVID-19

New data has shown that finance for new homes rose over the March quarter, with first home buyers accounting for 37...

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2020

Melbourne suburb to benefit from new development

Now officially underway, Neometro’s development is set to benefit the property market of Brunswick, one of...

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Finance 06 MAY 2020

Landlords missing out by failing to claim deduction

A number of landlords could be missing out on thousands of dollars by not claiming a deduction, according to a tax...

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Hotspots 06 MAY 2020

Sydney clearance rates ‘have fallen off a cliff’

Australia’s largest city has seen auction clearance rates dive from above 80 per cent into the 30 per cent in a mere...

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Hotspots 05 MAY 2020

‘Amazing resilience’: REISA applauds state’s real estate efforts

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has commended the state’s real estate market, noting that new figures...

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Hotspots 05 MAY 2020

Victorian vacancy rates improve

A slight easing has hit the Victorian rental market as vacancy rates see some improvement.

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Hotspots 05 MAY 2020

Amid pandemic: Property market experiences surge in off-market listings

In light of the ongoing health crisis, experts found that housing stock in the market is substantially higher than...

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Hotspots 04 MAY 2020

Auction withdrawal rates to ‘normalise’

While auction volumes remain low, withdrawal rates are beginning to normalise and are likely to continue to do so over...

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Hotspots 04 MAY 2020

Building approvals see steady activity

Building approvals have recorded a steady increase in the March 2020 quarter, new research has found.

Simon Cohen spi

Hotspots 01 MAY 2020

Expert insights: Building a professional team for property investment

At a time of uncertainty, the professional sector of the property market will be the lifeline of home owners and the...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2020

Top 5 rental markets hit hardest by COVID-19

New research has offered insight into the rental markets that are being most and least impacted by the COVID-19...