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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 15 AUG 2013

Location still toughest part of investing

While having enough money set aside as a deposit is one of the greatest challenges for investors, research has revealed...

Hotspots 14 AUG 2013

Broome market stalling as investors show caution

Broome will need to see continued investment in mining and tourism to reignite demand for housing and vacant land,...

Hotspots 14 AUG 2013

Capital growth prospects in regional towns

Investors looking for growth should consider regional property assets, according to Raine&Horne.

Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

Hotspots identified for NSW

Ten areas are ripe for growth in New South Wales, including the area of Albury-Wodonga, according to a new report.

Hotspots 12 AUG 2013

$220m project set for Brisbane

A new residential tower is set to be constructed in Brisbane’s CBD, launching in early 2014.

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Finance 12 AUG 2013

Clearance rates still tracking upwards

Residential auction clearance rates have continued to track upwards on the back of the Reserve Bank’s (RBA’s) rate...

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Hotspots 09 AUG 2013

Feedback sought on rezoning plans

The NSW government is seeking feedback on plans to rezone land in south west Sydney.

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Finance 09 AUG 2013

100pc loans to return

The days of 100 per cent loans may soon make a dramatic reappearance, one brokerage director has claimed.

Hotspots 08 AUG 2013

Property market on the up

Housing confidence and finance commitments are growing steadily in the Northern Territory, with the government recently...

Hotspots 07 AUG 2013

Orange market to see an upturn

While there has been some weaker news coming out of regional New South Wales’ Orange, one property researcher...

Hotspots 07 AUG 2013

Investors may be slugged with fees

Investors with units need to prepare now for potential extra costs that could see some complexes being hit with tens of...

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Finance 06 AUG 2013

RBA moves on rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made a historic announcement at their monthly board meeting today.

Hotspots 06 AUG 2013

Development spending increases in Yatala area

Development spending has risen in the Yatala area by 16 per cent in the past year, according to the latest research...

Hotspots 05 AUG 2013

Strong auction results to continue

Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according...

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Finance 05 AUG 2013

Vacancy rates tighten in Qld

Supply of rental properties in Queensland is not meeting a growing demand, according to the latest Real Estate...

Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

Consumer sentiment at record high

Homeowner sentiment is at its highest level since records began in 2007, according to research by Genworth.

Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

Election to slow down property market

Since the 70s, almost two thirds of elections have stalled the property market, but experts are divided over the...

Hotspots 01 AUG 2013

Sydney home approvals highest in a decade

Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at the highest levels in nearly 10 years, according to housing figures in...

Hotspots 31 JUL 2013

$130 million development approved

A hotel and housing development worth $130 million will be constructed in Melbourne’s Docklands, after planning for...

Hotspots 30 JUL 2013

Little doubt market is in upswing

While this year's winter months saw a “lull”, investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next...

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Finance 29 JUL 2013

Building up, rates to come down

A gain in June building approvals is expected to be seen in data that will be released tomorrow. However, we're still...

Finance 26 JUL 2013

HIA calls for another rate cut

A further reduction in the official cash rate would have a positive effect on residential building and the wider...

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Hotspots 26 JUL 2013

Residential construction falls by 10 per cent

New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent...

Hotspots 25 JUL 2013

Demand grows for serviced apartments

Furnished and serviced apartments for short-term lease are in high demand and short supply, a report has shown.

Hotspots 25 JUL 2013

Area cemented as upcoming hotspot

An emerging hotspot has received another boost that should set it in good stead for the future, a property investment...