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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 02 APR 2013

SA suburbs dominate top sellers’ market

South Australian suburbs have emerged as the nation’s top sellers’ markets, according to recent data released by...

Hotspots 02 APR 2013

Hotspot sees 9 per cent activity growth

An area in Victoria hotspotted in Smart Property Investment's Fast 50 report has seen a nine per cent increase in...

Hotspots 29 MAR 2013

Post-Easter RBA decision may disappoint

Investors hoping for a post-Easter interest rate drop may be sorely disappointed, according to an economist.

Hotspots 28 MAR 2013

Homebuyer confidence falling

Homebuyer sentiment has decreased by 5.1 per cent since September 2012, according to the latest Genworth Homebuyer...

Hotspots 28 MAR 2013

NSW precinct to receive boost in homes and jobs

Newcastle is poised to undergo significant transformations aimed to drive economic activity and urban renewal in the...

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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Property investment to surge in 2013

This year has been hailed 'the year of the property investor' by one industry group, pointing to low interest rates and...

Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Sydney’s north west identified as a growth hub

Hubs in Sydney’s north west have been tipped for significant growth on the back of an office development boom by a...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

Housing affordability rises for eighth consecutive quarter

A recent surge in housing affordability is driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments,...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

Further changes identified for Western Sydney

Western Sydney is currently an investor favourite, with strong rental yields and expectations of future growth, however...

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Hotspots 26 MAR 2013

SMSFs drive NRAS boom

The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has seen increased interest among buyers, however the largest pick up...

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Hotspots 25 MAR 2013

Change ahead for NSW suburbs

The NSW government is looking to transform a large amount of land in eight different areas, with the first recently...

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Hotspots 25 MAR 2013

Construction boom to transform Adelaide

The city of Adelaide is undergoing a significant facelift with construction volumes at an all-time high and major...

Hotspots 22 MAR 2013

Two thirds of Australians unprepared for retirement

An increasing number of Australians are failing to contribute enough to their superannuation to comfortably retire,...

Hotspots 22 MAR 2013

Significant changes on the horizon for Qld towns

The mining towns of Moranbah and Rockhampton are set to undergo massive changes as a part of the government’s plans...

Hotspots 21 MAR 2013

Victorian town expected to outperform

Consumer confidence will create above-average capital growth in the Victorian regional centre of Ballarat, according to...

Finance 20 MAR 2013

Rate cuts leaving investors well-placed

Since November 2011, the cash rate has been cut six times, leaving potential savings and portfolio growth for investors...

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Hotspots 20 MAR 2013

High-density blocks for Sydney spark mixed views

Up to 30,000 units have been earmarked for eight Sydney precincts under a state government initiative to boost housing...

Hotspots 19 MAR 2013

Major changes ahead for mining hotspots

A new report released by the Queensland government’s department for state development, infrastructure and planning is...

Hotspots 19 MAR 2013

Rents dropping, Vic

While many property owners are under the impression that rent is always increasing, new statistics show that rent can...

Hotspots 18 MAR 2013

Surging regional cities set for growth

Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities are growing twice as fast compared to five years ago, where $4.4 billion will...

Hotspots 15 MAR 2013

15% growth expected over next 3 years

An economic forecaster projects solid growth across the housing market over the coming years on the back of residential...

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Hotspots 15 MAR 2013

Ugly duckling suburb at critical turning point

A western Sydney suburb has been seeing an investor uptick, with recent LEP changes having the potential to ‘set the...

Hotspots 14 MAR 2013

Consumer confidence absent in housing market

Improved consumer confidence is failing to translate to the housing market, according to Master Builders Australia.

Hotspots 13 MAR 2013

New mining project to bolster employment

The latest mining project proposed in north west Tasmania has the potential to create hundreds of jobs and...

Hotspots 13 MAR 2013

$70m worth of infrastructure projects expected

Multi-million dollars worth of construction and housing projects will be brought forward by the South Australian...