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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 24 AUG 2012

Residential parks up for legislation review

A review of laws relating to residential parks in Western Australia is underway, with the state government calling for...

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Tax & Legal 24 AUG 2012

Law change for rentals with water meters

Changes to the law for properties with water meters have now come into effect, and investors must ensure they are...

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Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Potential gentrification for Qld suburb

A suburb in Queensland with some of the “most densely concentrated public housing” is set to be changed...

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Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Multi-million redevelopment for one suburb

One area is set to undergo a $350 million redevelopment and urban renewal, according to the Victorian state...

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Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

"Resources boom is over" as $30bn project canned

The mining boom is officially over, according to resources minister Martin Ferguson despite claims from the Minerals...

Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

Airport redevelopment opened in Mildura

The start of the $6.4 million Mildura Airport Terminal Redevelopment Project was officially opened on Tuesday.

Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

Home buyers worry about job security

A majority of potential home buyers avoid buying property because they fear they will lose their job or the cost of...

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Hotspots 22 AUG 2012

Investors protected in "hard times"

New laws passed by parliament yesterday will allow struggling borrowers to change their repayments to banks in times of...

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Hotspots 22 AUG 2012

Rents surge across greater Sydney

A raft of suburbs in Sydney’s outer ring has experienced the greatest increase in median rents, according to...

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Finance 22 AUG 2012

Huge savings ahead as stamp duty to be halved

Stamp duty in Victoria is set to be halved for some buyers, according to the state government.

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Finance 21 AUG 2012

LMI, helping hand not a hinderance

While investors mainly attempt to avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), it may actually be worthwhile reconsidering,...

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Hotspots 21 AUG 2012

Planning for NSW open for comment

Investors will soon be able to have their say on planning in Sydney with a new consultation soon to take place,...

Hotspots 21 AUG 2012

New packages to help NT residents own property

Northern Territory residents will find it easier to stop renting and start owning a home under the TIO's new My New...

Hotspots 21 AUG 2012

Investing in property using a SMSF continues to soar

Self-managed super funds now represent up to half of real estate sales in some markets, according to Raine & Horne...

Hotspots 20 AUG 2012

Brisbane apartments provide opportunity for investors

A new apartment development in the inner-city suburb of Kelvin Grove in Brisbane will be popular for investors, claims...

Hotspots 20 AUG 2012

Qld house prices steady despite low sales

Queensland house prices in have held their ground despite buyers retreating from the property market in the June...

Hotspots 20 AUG 2012

Rental markets remain tight across Australia

Tight residential rental markets remain the order of the day across all capital cities, led by Darwin which had just...

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Hotspots 17 AUG 2012

Rental yields in Perth to soar

New data shows that rental yields in Perth continue to grow, with tight vacancy rates and huge population growth...

Finance 17 AUG 2012

Lack of savings hindering investors

The majority of first time investors are saying that a lack of savings is their number one hindrance to jumping on the...

Hotspots 16 AUG 2012

Blair Athol Mine to close

Blair Athol Mine, near Clermont in Central Queensland, will cease operating this year.

Hotspots 16 AUG 2012

Developments expand in Cockburn, WA

Cockburn Central Town Centre is looking to expand, calling for expressions of interest from developers to purchase and...

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Hotspots 16 AUG 2012

Suburb undergoing revitalisation, Vic

One suburb is undergoing an extensive revitalisation program in Victoria, with new stages underway.

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Hotspots 15 AUG 2012

Housing credit slumps

New analysis has revealed that housing credit growth has now sunk to historic lows.

Hotspots 15 AUG 2012

Australian location awarded ‘most liveable city’

Melbourne has taken out the spot of the ‘most liveable city’ worldwide, according to a recent survey.

Hotspots 14 AUG 2012

Developments underway in Canberra

A significant development project in Canberra has taken another step forward, with a Master Plan being submitted to...