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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 04 DEC 2012

Increased demand for affordable homes in Qld

Demand is rising across Queensland for affordable homes, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...

Finance 04 DEC 2012

Fixed rates climb in popularity

Fixed rates are back in vogue, with new data revealing borrowers continue to flock to this type of product.

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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Property values record growth

While seven of Australia’s capital cities recorded growth in home values over the month of November, a one per cent...

Hotspots 03 DEC 2012

Proximity to popular schools drives demand

Property demand in Sydney’s suburbs is driven by its proximity to popular schools, according to a major real estate...

Hotspots 03 DEC 2012

Ambitious plan to boost SA economy and population

The Property Council of Australia has presented the South Australian state government with a series of policies aimed...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Affordable suburbs identified for 2013 success

A number of Sydney-based suburbs have the potential for growth on the back of first time buyers pushing up demand,...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

$167 billion worth of projects in pipeline

Strength in Western Australia’s economy and property market has been largely based on the local businesses’ ability...

Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Investor numbers exploding

Property investment has become the most popular reason to purchase property in the second half of 2012, according to...

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Property hotspot remains despite decreased sales

One region in NSW is attracting an increase in interest from both investors and owner-occupiers.

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

WA's 'Super Towns' set for development

Western Australia’s nine ‘Super Towns’ are set for the next phase of development with the endorsement of their...

Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Levy proposed for metropolitan property owners

A levy has been proposed for metropolitan property owners in one city by a leading urban planning advisor, who has...

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Hotspots 28 NOV 2012

New online tool to reveal top auction suburbs

Strong homebuyer demand is critical for a successful auction, according to data obtained from a new online tool that...

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Hotspots 28 NOV 2012

Festive season ripe to ramp up investments

Now is the time to buy if you’re an astute investor, with many sitting back over the coming months, according to a...

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Hotspots 28 NOV 2012

It may be worth foregoing first time grants

First time buyer grants aren’t necessarily all they’re cracked up to be, according to a mortgage advisory company.

Hotspots 27 NOV 2012

Not too late to invest in the US

There is still time for Australian investors to get their foot in the door of the US property market, according to...

Hotspots 27 NOV 2012

Summer is the right time to buy

Australian investors are set to step up their search for the right investment property over the Christmas break,...

Hotspots 27 NOV 2012

Plans to ease affordable housing crisis in WA

A registration of interest (ROI) process for service workers' housing in Newman has been announced by WA regional...

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Hotspots 26 NOV 2012

New infrastructure a significant boost

A $9.5 million project has recently been given the ‘green light’ for the final stages, according to new...

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Hotspots 26 NOV 2012

Solid results in Sydney and Melbourne

Solid auction clearance results were reported in Sydney and Melbourne last week, new data shows.

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Hotspots 26 NOV 2012

Suburb's growth takes off

One area, tipped in Smart Property Investment's Fast 50, has seen double digit growth, with new developments set to...

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Finance 26 NOV 2012

Rate cut expected soon

Recent data points to the likelihood of a rate cut next month, according to a leading economist.

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Finance 23 NOV 2012

Vacancy rates remain tight

Landlords continue to hold the upper hand over tenants in most capital cities, with new data showing little change in...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2012

New investors are savvy with choice of experts

First time buyers are now more likely to turn to a mortgage broker for loan advice than to their parents, but not if...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2012

Investors to suffer under auction changes

Investors and other property buyers are the ones that will suffer under proposed changes to auctioneer qualifications...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2012

Be careful with SMSF or risk losing property

Investors with SMSFs need to be cautious when investing in property to ensure they avoid losing their assets, according...