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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.

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2012

North West Rail Link on public exhibition

The North West Rail Link proposal has gone on exhibition today calling for public submissions.

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2012

$10 billion worth of mining projects

A new committee has been established in one state to organise a framework to take advantage of $10 billion worth of...

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2012

Independent Planning Commission announced

An Independent Planning Commission was established yesterday in one territory in response to high property prices and...

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Hotspots 30 OCT 2012

Rezone appeal decision a major boost

A major boost to housing supply and job creation has been tipped recently on the back of changes to rezoning appeals.

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Hotspots 30 OCT 2012

New publisher set to strengthen Smart Property Investment team

Smart Property Investment has bolstered its team with the appointment of Andy Scott as publisher.

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Hotspots 29 OCT 2012

Gold Coast may still see an upturn

The Gold Coast may yet be set for an upturn, with a vote of confidence from a major employer, according to recent...

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Hotspots 29 OCT 2012

Mixed bag expected for week ahead

This week will be a mixed bag for the housing market and economy if predictions from one senior economist are correct.

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Hotspots 29 OCT 2012

Melbourne's planning up for comment

The next phase of Victoria’s metropolitan planning scheme is up for comment, allowing investors to have their say on...

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2012

Tasmania’s future remains shaky

Despite some positive data around retail and tourism, house value declines are still expected to occur across Hobart.

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2012

Construction set to grow

Housing construction is set to surge across one state with new government plans soon to be announced.

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2012

Multi-million dollar project to watch

More than $3 million worth of infrastructure has been announced this week for one state to help attract more jobs and...

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Tax & Legal 25 OCT 2012

Progress in trust income tax

Today the Government has released a policy options paper that further progresses the federal government's modernisation...

Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Gen Y more active in property investment

Generation Y have become more active in property investment, according to mortgage broker Loan Market.

Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Insurance woes for unit owners

Strata insurance premiums have been underpriced in the past, a report by the Australian Government Actuary has found.

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Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Smart Property Investment growth helps secure BRW accolade

The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped parent group Momentum Media secure a top half position...

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Investors need to be protected from 'rogue' advisers

ASIC needs to tackle loopholes in education for self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers to prevent 'rogue' advisers...

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Finance 24 OCT 2012

Investors may be sabotaging themselves with loans

Certain types of loans and structures may sabotage your investment intentions, particularly if you are chasing them due...

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Mining towns start to suffer

One mining area has seen drops of $25,000 over the September quarter, according to recent sales results.

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Money and time to be saved

Savings for both money and time should be realised when buying/selling property as a result of new changes to the...

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Hotspots 23 OCT 2012

Youth shift to inner city

A shift to inner city suburbs by the younger generation has been highlighted in recent census data.

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Hotspots 23 OCT 2012

QLD to recommence uranium mining

Further employment and economic growth is set to be created in Queensland as the state government has announced it will...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

$900 million request to grow jobs

Jobs, opportunities and the economy are set to be given a multi-million dollar injection that will shape the area over...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More than half of mining’s equity investment lost

The mining industry across Australia is struggling against more profitable offshore options, with the majority of...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More properties to receive 10 day approval

More properties will be able to receive 10 day planning approval under new changes to New South Wales legislation,...

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Finance 19 OCT 2012

Room for more rate cuts

There is still the opportunity for further reductions in the interest rate, according to a leading data house.