Save thousands on your home loan
Compare 25+ lenders and hundreds of loans in an instant
I want:
Westpac Macquarie citibank commonwealth bank anz bankwest
finni mortgages logo
google reviews
4.9
star star star star star
Rating based on 147 reviews

×

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.

air conditioning spi j4asr5
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

Victoria mulls mandates for energy efficiency in rentals

Requirements for ceiling insulation, draught-proofing, hot water efficiency and cooling could be brought in as soon as...
READ NOW
suburban trees spi
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

FHB market resurgence puts pressure on a particular type of property

New loan approvals are up almost 10 per cent since autumn 2023, signalling a revival of young buyer confidence.
READ NOW
brisbane sunrise spi wsdb6d
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

Brisbane takes over as Australia’s second-most expensive city

The Queensland capital has beat Canberra and Melbourne for the second-highest median dwelling value, a position it has...
READ NOW
wollongong aerial spi qdkq96
read icon 2 min read
Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2024

Regional relocation reignited: Why Millennials are leading the charge

Internal migration across the nation has soared in the first three months of the year, according to the latest Regional...
READ NOW
western au perth suburbs spi frwvz2
read icon 2 min read
Hotspots 04 JUN 2024

Wattle Grove offers investors the best of both worlds

This Western Australian hotspot is attracting residents looking to cut out the bustle of the big city and embrace the...
READ NOW
perth housing market suburbs spi rwgbmh
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

8 in 10 young Aussies prepared to sacrifice their dream home

New research has revealed that young home buyers are willing to compromise on property features, size, and even safety...
READ NOW
australian house property front spi i25el7
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

Dismal building approvals further distance Australia from housing target

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that building approvals in April...
READ NOW
melbourne suburb houses aerial spi fkhko5
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Australian home prices hit a new record

The latest figures show that home prices climbed to a fresh peak in May 2024, with the month recording a 0.3 per cent...
READ NOW
jarrod scott REA group spi jmhsqz
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Affordability filter launches on rental listings platform

As Australian tenants find themselves priced out of rentals, realestate.com.au has launched a new search filter.
READ NOW
sydney winter aerial spi pahold
read icon 2 min read
Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

NSW increases housing targets

The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s...
READ NOW
suburb house construction site spi eu26bi
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 30 MAY 2024

Affordable rental properties vanish as costs keep climbing

A new report has found listings of affordable rental properties to have plummeted over the past year.
READ NOW
humpty doo boxing croc spi ugijzq
read icon 1 min read
Hotspots 30 MAY 2024

NT hinterland: Darwin’s ‘best-kept secret’

A sprinkling of suburbs in the outer ring of Darwin are booming in this year’s dry season market.
READ NOW
diaswati mardiasmo 2024 spi gav0cm
read icon 3 min read
Finance 29 MAY 2024

An economist’s top tips for getting the best mortgage deal

When it comes to refinancing a mortgage, smart strategy could save you thousands of dollars a month.
READ NOW
nicola mcdougall spi vwpcig
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

PIPA: Governments scapegoating investors for ‘bloated’ social housing backlogs

Despite increasing property taxes on private investors by 73 per cent since 2012, governments have failed to reinvest...
READ NOW
au house construction top spi tz1sig
read icon 2 min read
Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

Property taxes deliver $3.5bn above what Qld budgeted

New research released by the Property Council of Australia (PCA) has revealed that the Queensland government...
READ NOW
aerial view suburban Sydney housing spi
read icon 2 min read
Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

5 Sydney suburbs that are expected to outperform the market

A new report has revealed the harbour city suburbs across a variety of price points that are likely to see higher than...
READ NOW
south yarra aerial spi gtuqws
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Investor taxes take a toll on Victorian rental market

Experts caution that reluctance among Victorian investors is expected to lead to fewer rentals over the next 12...
READ NOW
sydney london aerial spi paq0gf
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Sydney takes spotlight for steepest luxury rental growth in the world

Sydney saw prime rent prices grow by a massive 17.3 per cent last year – more than triple the growth rate in...
READ NOW
simon withers REMAX spi hya3f7
read icon 2 min read
Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

A renter’s roadmap to becoming a home owner

The transition from tenant to first home owner comes with challenges, and it’s vital to be prepared in advance.
READ NOW
maiy azize doug cameron spi ty6cxt
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Housing and rental stress in the spotlight at commission hearings

The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis has seen almost eight in 10 renters are in housing stress, with...
READ NOW
top aerial suburbs winter spi nq2ycl
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 23 MAY 2024

Why new listings are defying the normal seasonal slump

Nowhere is the trend more pronounced than in Victoria.
READ NOW
tax2
read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal 23 MAY 2024

ATO flags top problem areas for rental property deductions

Investors incorrectly apportioning interest from investment loans and confusion between repairs and improvements are...
READ NOW
airplane sydney aerial spi hsepye
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 23 MAY 2024

How Australia’s migration debate is playing out in property listings

Declining visa approvals have led to a decline in overseas rental searches in April, and analysts have warned that...
READ NOW
whitsundays aerial shot spi srxizn
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2024

10 goldmine destinations for Airbnb investors

From the city to the coast, Australia is a treasure trove for short-term rental owners who know where to look.
READ NOW
house suburban spi
read icon 1 min read
Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2024

6 ways to spot a rental scam

With no current end in sight for Australia’s housing crisis, renters are being warned to be more wary than ever of...
READ NOW