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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 06 MAY 2019

Double-digit growth over March quarter for this regional area

New data has found that regional Western Australia has seen a boost in its sales price over the March quarter, with one...

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Hotspots 06 MAY 2019

One city records price rises, mixed results for the remainder, new data reveals

The latest weekly property market data returned mixed results, but there was a small win for one capital city.

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Tax & Legal 03 MAY 2019

How new tax policies impact you: a top economist explains

A leading Australian economist has shared his forecast for the state of the housing market given the possibility of a...

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2019

New home sales data released for first quarter

New home sales are seeing signs of stabilisation in the first quarter of 2019, new data showed.

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2019

What low inflation really means for property prices

The recent release of the consumer price index provides an interesting insight into the property market, according to...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2019

Property market update: Sydney, April 2019

Despite the current downturn, a significant level of positive sentiment remains in the Sydney property market,...

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Tax & Legal 02 MAY 2019

Property taxes hit record highs, government pushed to wind back

New data showed that stamp duty has hit record high levels in some states, despite the fact property values are...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2019

Agent reveals: How to save ‘tens of thousands’ when selling

Choosing a real estate agent could dictate how an investment property is sold, but according to this former agent and...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2019

Government pushed on ‘huge’ investment in property markets’ future

A leading industry advocacy group has called for the City Deals policy to be focused on for the upcoming federal...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2019

Spike in international students creates investor opportunity

With data indicating that Australia’s biggest cities are attracting large numbers of international students, the...

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Tax & Legal 01 MAY 2019

Key policies propping up the property market

What property policy is propping up the property market in difficult times? One seasoned property veteran shares his...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2019

The capital city which rose in value over April

Data revealing the state of the Australian property market over April has been released, showing that every capital...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2019

Predictions for this month’s cash rate call

The latest round of inflation data indicates there’s grounds to cut the official cash rate, but will it go ahead? The...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2019

Why agents with long names can get you a better deal

When it comes time to selling, picking an agent with a longer name could sell your property for more, according to a...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2019

A buyer’s agent perspective on the ups and downs of Sydney’s property market

There’s a buzz happening in Sydney’s property market at present with the election looming, despite significant...

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Hotspots 01 MAY 2019

Investment tip: How to pick the right ‘off-market’ properties

As property markets move towards recovery after a period of decline, experts urge investors to take advantage of...

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Hotspots 30 APR 2019

Predictions: When will the Sydney market bottom out?

A lot of investors have their eyes on the Sydney property market, with any movement potentially dictating how...

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Finance 30 APR 2019

How to save $6,000 on your loan this election year

A mortgage broker has reminded investors that failing to get in touch with their brokerage channels could see...

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Tax & Legal 30 APR 2019

Important deadline on approach for Queensland property investors

Queensland property owners need to make sure they abide by recent cladding regulations, whether they contain cladding...

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Hotspots 30 APR 2019

Why Sydney suburbs are seeing a rise in off-market properties

Many investors are familiar with the term “off-market properties” but may not know how they can access them. Here...

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Tax & Legal 29 APR 2019

Property investors caught up in alleged ‘unconscionable conduct’ case

A business focused on servicing investments under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has had proceedings...

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Hotspots 29 APR 2019

Top property hotspot in Melbourne this year so far revealed

New data from a state-wide institute has found which municipality is kicking goals for the first quarter of the year.

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Hotspots 29 APR 2019

Normality returns to housing markets in last week’s data

Last week saw a return to form in terms of property market data.

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Hotspots 29 APR 2019

Australia seventh most property-obsessed nation, research reveals

Australians are spending several hours conducting property research each week, far exceeding the amount of time they...

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Hotspots 29 APR 2019

Expert insight: Will an Airbnb property make a good first investment?

Short-term rentals have become one of the most popular options for investors in high-demand areas, but will it make a...