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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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Tax & Legal 06 MAR 2019

New modelling reveals cost of proposed property tax changes

Modelling by an investor lobby group has found Labor’s proposed policies to change negative gearing and capital gains...

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Finance 06 MAR 2019

Central bank speaks on property, mortgage trends in 2019

The governor of the Reserve Bank has revealed the central bank's thoughts on the current property price cycle and...

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Hotspots 06 MAR 2019

Rent and mortgage payments patterns revealed for last quarter

The December quarter saw housing affordability and rental affordability worsen, with the variations depending on...

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Hotspots 06 MAR 2019

Property market update: Sydney, February 2020

Despite the general softening of the Sydney property market, experts said that the NSW capital still holds...

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2019

Fresh housing supply figures released, mixed results for investors

The pipeline for new supply increased during January 2019 but is still significantly lower than last year, according to...

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2019

Queensland land value sees steady growth

Off the back of a government report, the Brisbane residential land market has seen “minor” success since the last...

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2019

1 crucial differentiator between a renovator’s delight and a poor build

Cosmetically-challenged properties are often deemed good investments as they give investors the ability to add value to...

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Finance 05 MAR 2019

Cash rate call for March 2019 revealed

The Reserve Bank has today released the outcome of its monthly board meeting for March.

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Finance 04 MAR 2019

Predictions revealed: cash rate tipped to hit new record by year's end

The cash rate announcement on Tuesday is expected to be another hold by many experts, but there’s a chance there...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2019

Analysis: Winners and black spots for rental yield

Sydney’s property market has a large vacancy issue, and it’s one that could mean bad news for property investors...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2019

Buyer’s market thrives as new price data released

Buyers were in a solid position last week, as capital city values yet again experienced no rises – mostly declines...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2019

Recovering market proves popular with cheap property sales

One of Australia’s most pronounced recovering markets saw February record nearly half of all sales under $500,000, a...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2019

How will South Australia’s property market perform in 2019?

One expert has said South Australia has proved to be a good property market over the past two years, but will it keep...

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Hotspots 01 MAR 2019

Values fall again in February, but at a slower pace

Fresh data shows that property price falls may now be moderating, however even markets previously posting price growth...

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Hotspots 01 MAR 2019

Property review site launches in prestige Melbourne market

A new website that’s marketing itself as “Trip Advisor for prestige properties” has launched, allowing buyers to...

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Hotspots 01 MAR 2019

How capital city investors can capitalise on today’s property market

Despite the softening of their property markets, property experts believe that capital cities still offer attractive...

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Hotspots 28 FEB 2019

2 underrated factors to consider when buying a property

One property expert with 50 years’ industry experience reveals the things property investors need to keep an eye out...

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Hotspots 28 FEB 2019

Rate cuts to follow if new home construction falls further

An industry body is concerned about the potential hit to property prices if no government measures are put in place to...

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Hotspots 28 FEB 2019

Investment tip: Dealing with real estate agents in softening markets

The current property market has been defined by the challenges brought by the tightening credit environment – a...

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Tax & Legal 27 FEB 2019

Industry body president using powerful position for property change

The president of a NSW real estate position has been claimed to be one of Sydney’s most 100 powerful people, and she...

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2019

‘Irresponsible’ property reports blasted, investors cautioned

The head of a real estate network has claimed investors should not be listening to “irresponsible” media reports...

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2019

New home construction slows after year of record high

Analysis of new ABS data shows residential building activity is starting to see a slowdown after experiencing record...

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2019

Prestige agent shares her top 6 property sales tips

An agent with over $1 billion of sales under her belt shares her best sales tips for those looking to sell their...

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Hotspots 26 FEB 2019

The bottom 5 suburbs in every state and territory revealed for the next 3 years

New data has shone a light on various property markets across the country where prices will be unable to keep up with...

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Tax & Legal 26 FEB 2019

49% of investors less likely to invest under Labor policies: Survey

The results of a new survey polling current and potential property investors have found despite various benefits...