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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 16 MAR 2020

February a bumper month for Brisbane rentals

Brisbane saw strong demand for rental properties in February, with enquiries twice normal levels and more properties...

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Tax & Legal 16 MAR 2020

NSW landlords must note law changes

NSW landlords are being advised to note changes to the state’s residential tenancy laws that will come into effect...

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Hotspots 16 MAR 2020

Recovery on way for WA rental market

In good news for west coast investors, the rental market in Western Australia is starting to pick up after a slow three...

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Finance 13 MAR 2020

The booming business of the bank of mum and dad

New research has revealed a surprising source of loans is trailing only the big four banks when it comes to property...

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Hotspots 13 MAR 2020

How body corporates can protect strata communities from coronavirus

Bodies corporate and body corporate managers have a key role to play to try and protect residents in strata communities...

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Tax & Legal 13 MAR 2020

Buying, selling or renting property in the UK? Things have changed

The United Kingdom has just announced its first budget under new Chancellor Rishi Sunak. There are ongoing concerns...

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Hotspots 12 MAR 2020

Property performance indicators unaffected by virus fears

Latest lending indicators data has showcased continuing strength of the borrowing market buoyed by first home buyers,...

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Hotspots 12 MAR 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, February 2020

Brisbane’s stability has gained the highest level of interest from investors, allowing it to emerge as the most...

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Tax & Legal 12 MAR 2020

Outgoings estimates now vital in Victorian retail

Retail tenants who aren’t provided with an outgoings estimate each year are not required to pay outgoings, a new...

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Hotspots 11 MAR 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, February 2020

Despite the recent downturn, Melbourne continues to record a high rate of seller satisfaction, beating other major...

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Hotspots 10 MAR 2020

The wine regions set to soar past Sydney

New research has highlighted the 14 wine regions where property price growth and rental returns are set to outperform...

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Hotspots 10 MAR 2020

Property market update: Perth, January 2020

Perth’s property market has experienced a roller-coaster ride throughout the past 10 years. Will investors see...

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Tax & Legal 10 MAR 2020

REIQ outlines misconceptions about new smoke alarm requirements

Changes to Queensland’s smoke alarm legislation mean the clock is ticking until all homes that are leased or sold...

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Tax & Legal 09 MAR 2020

Legal ruling could exacerbate Victoria’s rental shortage

A Victorian court judgment has created more questions than answers for out-of-state investors in the state’s real...

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Hotspots 09 MAR 2020

Brisbane Property Market Update – February 2020

Brisbane continues to show underlying strength in its property market, with a new record median house price set in...

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Hotspots 06 MAR 2020

Bumper end to summer for auction clearances

The week ending 1 March 2020 saw Australian capital city auction volumes reaching their highest levels since late...

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Hotspots 06 MAR 2020

Property market update: Sydney, Feb 2020

As the Sydney property market recovers, experts predict good market movements for the NSW capital through to 2021. How...

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Tax & Legal 05 MAR 2020

Stamp duty squashed for bushfire-affected residents

New South Wales’ bushfire-affected residents who choose to purchase a replacement home instead of rebuilding will be...

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, January 2020

The Brisbane property market saw a strong start to the year, with this month described as the “busiest January in a...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, January 2020

After months of decline, Melbourne has been recovering and closing in on its pre-boom prices, thereby inspiring an...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2020

1 in 10 Aussies values property above all else

Holding property has polled well below family in a new survey that has revealed where the priorities of Australians...

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Hotspots 03 MAR 2020

Property market update: Sydney, January 2020

After months of decline, the Sydney property market is expected to see significant growth moving forward. Should...

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Finance 03 MAR 2020

RBA reveals March cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for March amid speculation the...

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Hotspots 02 MAR 2020

Sydneysiders seek low-maintenance properties

Improving technologies, flexible workplaces and changing demographics are changing property types investors are looking...

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Hotspots 02 MAR 2020

February posts nationwide property value surge

New figures have revealed that if current growth run rates are maintained, the national value index is likely to reach...