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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 29 MAY 2014

Rental market tightens in country Victoria

Vacancies across regional Victoria have dropped half a percentage point in the space of 12 months, according to new...

Finance 28 MAY 2014

Dropping consumer confidence may keep rates low

As consumer confidence plummets in the wake of the federal Budget, several economic observers have predicted rates will...

Hotspots 28 MAY 2014

Inner-city Brisbane apartments ‘should be avoided’

Despite many investors turning their attention to Queensland’s capital, an award-winning buyer’s agent has...

Hotspots 27 MAY 2014

Slowing Perth market still has room to move

While Perth may have passed the peak of its price growth, investors may still find opportunities in the market, a...

Finance 26 MAY 2014

Investor finance growing faster than owner occupiers

Investors are commanding an ever larger share of the property market, with growth in investor loans far outstripping...

Hotspots 26 MAY 2014

Sydney approaching danger zone

The Sydney market may be entering dangerous ground as prices climb higher and more investors jump into the market, a...

Hotspots 23 MAY 2014

Sales volumes soar in Mildura

The Mildura market is flourishing due to a government push for increased residential development, a major real estate...

Hotspots 23 MAY 2014

Booming prices push down yields

While many investors welcome rising house prices across Australia, the upswing is causing rental yields to plummet, new...

Tax & Legal 22 MAY 2014

Investors fail to maximise tax write-offs

Property investors may be missing out on thousands of dollars at tax time by undervaluing depreciation benefits, a...

Hotspots 22 MAY 2014

Qld lifestyle markets warming up

Tourism hotspots were the star performers of the March quarter in Queensland.

Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Strong appraisals signal active winter market

Although winter is traditionally a quieter period for property sales, current activity levels suggest the market will...

Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Building recovery leads to softer rental market

Landlords in the capital cities are experiencing flat rents and climbing vacancies as building completions increase the...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2014

Homeowner valuations off the mark

In one-quarter of Australian postcodes, owners significantly over- or underestimate the value of their property, an...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2014

Prestige market in Sydney heating up

Low interest rates and positive stock market movements are helping the upper end of Sydney’s property market gather...

Hotspots 19 MAY 2014

Company puts modern twist on property funds

A new type of property fund will allow investors to handpick the assets in their portfolio.

Hotspots 19 MAY 2014

'Overactive' investors threaten Perth market

High-density developments driven by interstate investors may undermine the stability of the Perth market, the latest...

Hotspots 16 MAY 2014

Expert warns of apartment pitfalls

Investors buying units or apartments need to be wary of overspending for both the property itself and strata fees, a...

Hotspots 16 MAY 2014

Cheapest regional suburbs for units uncovered

A new report has unveiled which country areas offer Australia’s most affordable units.

Hotspots 15 MAY 2014

Price growth loses momentum

House price growth in all the capital cities underwent a slowdown in the last quarter, according to the latest data...

Hotspots 14 MAY 2014

Budget cuts spell bad news for Canberra property

The Canberra market may be threatened by public service job losses, a national property expert has warned in the wake...

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Finance 14 MAY 2014

Property not immune from Budget cutbacks

While last night’s federal Budget introduced no changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax, property investors...

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Finance 13 MAY 2014

Rates to remain on hold despite tough Budget: AMP

The cash rate is likely to remain on hold for months to come even if the federal Budget harms consumer confidence and...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

Most affordable Melbourne suburbs identified

New data shows there are still low-priced properties available in inner Melbourne despite reports of high value growth...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

FHO grant for existing homes scrapped in NT

Under changes brought in by the Northern Territory government, first home owners buying established properties will no...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

Sydney boom 'not over': SQM Research

Despite slower results over the past month, the Sydney market still has room to move, a property analyst has...