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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 06 JUN 2012

"Never before seen" resources project announced, NT

The Northern Territory will capitalise on a new $180 million Iron Ore project that has recently been announced by chief...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2012

$56 million vote of confidence, Tas

Woolworths Limited is set to invest $56 million in Tasmania over the next five years, according to Woolworths’ CEO...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

Rate cut will not help confidence, experts

While the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate has been seen as a blessing by many investors, research house...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

Don't just wait on lender to pass on rate cut

Waiting on your lender to pass on the RBA’s cut isn’t the only strategy investors can employ to make the most of...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

RBA Cuts Rates - June 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate for the second consecutive month.

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Finance 05 JUN 2012

Affordability being chosen over flexibility for loans

Investors have been opting for affordability over flexibility with their loans, according to Mortgage Choice.

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Finance 05 JUN 2012

Uncertainty over today's rate movement

Industry experts are unsure over whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut rates again at its Board meeting later...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2012

Brisbane CBD to see rejuvenation

Brisbane’s CBD residential, office and retail space are all set to take an injection under a new masterplanned...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2012

$200 million infrastructure injection, Townsville

Townsville’s Ring Road has recently been given the final required official funding from the Federal Government.

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

Inner Sydney will remain undersupplied

Apartment construction in both inner Sydney and inner Melbourne are on the rise, however investors shouldn’t expect...

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

New report labeled critical for investors

Investors will benefit even more greatly from the Federal Government’s The State of Australian Cities Report, of...

Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

Public housing under control, NT

The first public housing safety officers (PHSOs) Australia-wide have commenced duties today in the Northern Territory,...

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Finance 01 JUN 2012

Rates must be cut, REIA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should cut rates next week, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia...

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2012

Expensive properties in Adelaide bucking the trend

While expensive upmarket properties are typically known to be poor performers in weak markets, South Australia’s...

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2012

Building approvals slump - June 2012

Building approvals fell sharply in April 2012, sending a negative signal regarding the wider domestic economy.

Hotspots 31 MAY 2012

$80 million to fuel regional WA growth

The WA State Government has pledged $80 million to fuel growth in specific areas by upgrading community facilities and...

Hotspots 31 MAY 2012

Rise in new home building masks problems: HIA

National new home building will head to a “recessionary” level unless drastic changes are made, the Housing...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2012

First high-rise hits mining town

The first high-rise apartment complex in Western Australia’s Karratha region, Pelago West, has been built to due to...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2012

Treat investment properties as businesses

Investors must ensure that they regularly check their investments are working as hard as possible for them, according...

Hotspots 29 MAY 2012

Australian economy shows strength

While the Australian economy remains volatile, there is seemingly some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Finance 29 MAY 2012

Investors may have to pay brokers for advice

Investors will soon find that brokers who give free advice will be a minority within the next two years, according to...

Hotspots 29 MAY 2012

$1.2M investment set to boost WA economy

The Perth market is set to add another string to its investment bow, with $1.2 million being poured into tourism...

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Finance 29 MAY 2012

Significant savings up for grabs for investors

ME Bank has created a new property investment loan combo by combining their interest only loan and award-winning Member...

Hotspots 29 MAY 2012

Brisbane surge drives rise in average clearance rate

Clearance rates across the capitals rose slightly over the weekend, up by an average of 0.45 per cent.

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Tax & Legal 28 MAY 2012

Tax refund not going to waste this year

More than half of Australians are planning on using their tax refund to pay off debts, according to a survey by...