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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.

Hotspots 08 MAY 2014

Rents plummet in Perth

Perth’s ailing rental market took a further hit in the last quarter as rents dropped and supply edged higher.

Hotspots 07 MAY 2014

More growth ahead for Sydney

Despite speculation that Sydney’s value growth may be coming to an end, investors buying in the right locations can...

Hotspots 07 MAY 2014

Tasmanian market loses steam

The Tasmanian property market began to slide in the March quarter, though activity remains stronger than one year...

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Finance 06 MAY 2014

RBA Rate Announcement - May 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

Victoria's regional population to boom

Large regional towns like Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo will see their populations swell in coming decades as more...

Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

New home building weakens in March

After a period of strong growth, new home construction is beginning to falter, the latest housing data suggests.

Finance 05 MAY 2014

Interest may rise even if rates on hold

Though the cash rate is predicted to remain unchanged at tomorrow’s Reserve Bank meeting, borrowers should watch out...

Hotspots 05 MAY 2014

WA regions outperform Perth

Country areas of Western Australia recorded stronger March quarter results than the city, but mining areas continue to...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2014

High growth tempers market confidence

While most people have a positive outlook about the property market, expectations have been subdued by rapid value...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2014

Sales turnover highest in outer suburbs

Buyers are most active in the outer-lying regions of capital cities, a new report has highlighted.

Hotspots 01 MAY 2014

Demand outstripping supply in cities: RP Data

The current supply of properties in capital cities is struggling to meet an upswell of demand from buyers, causing home...

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Finance 01 MAY 2014

Fears of rate hike prompt borrowers to turn to fixed loans

Homeowners and investors are increasingly choosing fixed rate home loans as speculation of an interest rate rise...

Hotspots 30 APR 2014

SPI-sponsored team conquers 4WD challenge

Two women took on a gruelling six-day four-wheel drive adventure to raise money for a children’s charity.

Hotspots 30 APR 2014

Values swell in Brisbane's bayside

Suburbs bordering on Brisbane's Moreton Bay are riding a wave of growth, according to data from a national real estate...

Hotspots 30 APR 2014

Bendigo targeted for growth

The Victorian town of Bendigo is being promoted as a growth hub under a new government strategy to increase investment...

Hotspots 29 APR 2014

Government urged to save NRAS

While the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has come under fire recently by the federal government, a...

Hotspots 29 APR 2014

Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs attract most online interest

People searching the web to buy or rent in Melbourne are most interested in affluent suburbs despite the high price...

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Hotspots 28 APR 2014

New Brisbane hotspots revealed

A number of up-and-coming property hotspots have been identified in Brisbane as the city prepares to profit from $47...

Hotspots 28 APR 2014

Melbourne market shows 'encouraging' trends

The Melbourne housing market is seeing capital growth stabilise as confidence returns to the property sector, a...

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Finance 24 APR 2014

Investors advised to reduce their debt

Australian mortgage holders have been told now is the best time to pay down their home loans and make additional...

Hotspots 24 APR 2014

Sydney rental availability at 'crisis levels': REINSW

The Sydney rental market is heavily tipped in favour of landlords, with vacancies reaching a critical low in the last...

Hotspots 24 APR 2014

Capital cities show signs of weakness

The latest housing data from Australian Property Monitors shows softening conditions in all capital city markets except...

Hotspots 23 APR 2014

Families increasingly favour smaller yards

Despite the common idea that large block sizes are more desirable in the suburbs, many people are now looking...

Finance 22 APR 2014

RBA signals rates will stay on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed the official cash rate is likely to remain at 2.5 per cent “for some...

Hotspots 22 APR 2014

Queensland rental markets tighten

Rental markets across south east Queensland have seen vacancies shrink in the lead-up to Easter, according to data from...