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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 13 JUN 2013

Signs of demand for Brisbane's inner north

Investors are snapping up inner-city apartments in Brisbane, with recent auction results indicating strong demand for...

Hotspots 13 JUN 2013

Hotspots identified for population and building

One state has dominated a recently released population and construction hotspot list for the second consecutive year.

Hotspots 12 JUN 2013

Investors under ATO scrutiny

More than 110,000 investors are in the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) spotlight for having made incorrect claims,...

Hotspots 12 JUN 2013

Rental demand key to finding best property

A new survey has found that, when it comes to finding the best property, investors overwhelming look for areas with the...

Hotspots 12 JUN 2013

Unit and townhouse sales show strength

Demand for units and townhouses has increased with sales strengthening over the past year, according to the Real Estate...

Hotspots 11 JUN 2013

Options opening up in Perth

With the new allowances around granny flats enticing investors to Perth, one council is opening up opportunities even...

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Hotspots 11 JUN 2013

Sydney's affordable areas identified

New data is pointing to Sydney’s far west and south west as having the most affordable property opportunities since...

Hotspots 07 JUN 2013

Actress could have saved $800k

Engaging the services of an expert property buyer can provide investors with an extra level of protection when it comes...

Hotspots 07 JUN 2013

New buyers eyeing the market

Since the Reserve Bank (RBA) cut the official cash rate in May and kept it steady this month, one mortgage finding...

Hotspots 05 JUN 2013

Mixed reactions to RBA decision

The RBA’s decision to leave interest rates on hold at 2.75 per cent is good news for buyers, according to...

Hotspots 05 JUN 2013

Hope for Tasmania despite savaged market

The Tasmanian property market has been savaged by high unemployment and low consumer confidence, according to research...

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Finance 04 JUN 2013

Rates on Hold - June 2013

After moving interest rates to a 53 year low in May, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave rates unchanged...

Tax & Legal 03 JUN 2013

Majority of investors losing thousands through tax

New figures suggest that up to 80 per cent of investors are failing to claim tax depreciation on their properties.

Finance 03 JUN 2013

Economists divided over rates

Economists are divided as to whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate tomorrow.

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Finance 31 MAY 2013

Rate cut effect unclear

Investors will be watching any rate movements closely next week, but it’s unclear as to what effect they may have on...

Hotspots 31 MAY 2013

Quick ways to get your SMSF ready for property

Before you even start contemplating property in your self-managed super fund (SMSF), there are a number of things that...

Finance 30 MAY 2013

Home loans increase in WA as population booms

Western Australia is leading the nation’s increase in housing loan activity, with an increase of 26.5 per cent over...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2013

Invest now but be cautious: PIPA

Investors should take advantage of current market conditions as they are ripe with some of the best investment...

Hotspots 29 MAY 2013

Free tickets available to property investment show

Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, expert speakers and over 30 seminars, Smart Property Investment is offering limited...

Hotspots 29 MAY 2013

Confidence up, prices and rents expected to rise

With 80 per cent of property buyers believing now is a good time to be purchasing, values are also likely to see an...

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Finance 29 MAY 2013

Most repaying over their mortgage’s minimum

A majority of mortgage holders are currently making additional repayments to their loans, helped by low interest rates,...

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2013

Trend towards apartments contested

With an ageing population, investors have commonly been told that a shift towards apartments will be coming from both...

Hotspots 28 MAY 2013

Investors slugged $200k for unsafe beds

Property managers and landlords will now face fines of up to $200,000 if they do not comply with new mandatory safety...

Hotspots 28 MAY 2013

Sydney property most affordable since 2009

Sydney residential property is at its most affordable level since August 2009, revealed by data from Onthehouse...

Hotspots 27 MAY 2013

Health services to underpin property value growth

New research has found that health infrastructure is a key driver of where Australians will choose to live, surpassing...