Save thousands on your home loan

Compare 25+ lenders and hundreds of loans in an instant

I want:

4.9

Rating based on 147 reviews

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.

Finance 07 MAY 2013

Cash rate cut to 2.75pc

The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.

Hotspots 07 MAY 2013

Investors advised to focus on cash flow

A slowdown in capital growth over the coming years means investors should focus more on cash flow, according to RP Data...

Hotspots 07 MAY 2013

Property listings fall nationwide

The level of residential property listings around the nation tapered off during April, Figures from SQM Research have...

Finance 06 MAY 2013

Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards

The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow,...

Finance 06 MAY 2013

Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high

The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to...

Hotspots 03 MAY 2013

NT's best performance in a decade

The Northern Territory has recorded the highest annual level of residential approvals for more than a decade, according...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2013

Residential development demand rising in Sydney

New housing opportunities in Sydney are becoming increasingly scarce as demand skyrockets, according to CBRE.

Hotspots 02 MAY 2013

New legislation to hinder homebuyers

Comprehensive credit reporting legislation could make it harder for Australians to purchase a home, according to Credit...

spi default article image em4omm

Tax & Legal 01 MAY 2013

New laws for landlords now in place

As of today, investors with rental properties in Tasmania are expected to adhere to newly altered rules, according to...

Hotspots 30 APR 2013

Fear preventing investors from buying

Investing in property should alleviate financial anxiety rather than create it. However, fear is holding many investors...

spi default article image em4omm

Hotspots 29 APR 2013

Abbott pledges to pump $500m into Adelaide

Opposition leader Tony Abbott has pledged to pump half a billion dollars into Adelaide to upgrade the city's major road...

spi default article image em4omm

Finance 29 APR 2013

Rates may drop even further

Numerous experts have suggested rates may be cut in May, based on weak indicators and the patchy response to current...

Hotspots 26 APR 2013

Brisbane to be the next investor hotspot

Brisbane will be the next investment hotspot despite currently flying under the radar, according to a property industry...

Hotspots 26 APR 2013

Rail to lift land value

A proposed light rail link from Hobart’s northern suburbs to the CBD could increase land values by up to 14 per cent,...

Tax & Legal 25 APR 2013

US property tax changes to tempt AU super funds

Australian investors wanting exposure to US property would benefit from the potential scrapping of the US Foreign...

Hotspots 25 APR 2013

Spring is no longer season to sell

If your property is underperforming, it’s not worth holding on until the traditional spring ‘selling’ season,...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Suburbs tipped to double in value

Property values in more than 250 suburbs across the country are tipped to double over the next decade, according to...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Prices to jump in cheap Sydney suburbs

Despite a slide in yields, there’s still growth to be had for discerning investors in some of Sydney’s more...

Hotspots 24 APR 2013

Best property market performance since 2010

Despite reports of a potential slowdown in property price growth over the coming year, signs are promising that it...

Hotspots 23 APR 2013

Middle suburbs outperforming inner city in SA

Middle and outer suburbs are outperforming inner-city suburbs in Adelaide, data from the Real Estate Institute of South...

Hotspots 23 APR 2013

Demand for houses set to jump

The trend towards apartment living could slow in the next decade as young adults are expected to upsize, pushing up the...

Hotspots 22 APR 2013

Majority of investors would consider NRAS

A majority of investors would purchase a property under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), a recent poll...

Hotspots 22 APR 2013

Property industry under ASIC scrutiny

Property investment within SMSF is under scrutiny in an investigation welcomed by numerous property industry...

spi default article image em4omm

Hotspots 19 APR 2013

Ground-breaking changes for NSW

New South Wales is set for economic growth under the biggest overhaul of the state’s planning system in over 30...

Hotspots 19 APR 2013

Byron Bay records highest price of coastal towns

Byron Bay has recorded the highest median house price among 17 Australian coastal towns over the second half of 2012,...