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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 14 MAY 2012

Property values fall

Property values across the capital cities of Australia fell by 0.8 per cent after a stable first quarter according to...

Hotspots 14 MAY 2012

Rental growth felt across Australia

Despite property values dropping across the country in the first quarter of the year, rental yields are on the rise.

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Finance 11 MAY 2012

SPI investment property generates media interest

Smart Property Investment’s focused approach to property investment has generated significant interest with both...

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Finance 11 MAY 2012

Thinking outside the square leads to finance approval

Investors facing difficulty obtaining finance should consider a mortgage broker to get the deal across the line.

Hotspots 09 MAY 2012

Melbourne suburbs dominate hotspot list

Melbourne’s inner suburbs dominated a list of Australia’s “hottest” property markets, according to data from...

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Finance 09 MAY 2012

Federal Budget missed the boat on property, HIA

The Federal Budget has missed an opportunity to reinvigorate home building activity and help relieve housing...

Hotspots 09 MAY 2012

Demand increases in outer suburbs, ACT

Demand in the ACT was found to be in the middle to outer ring of the state, with eight of the top ten most sought after...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Building approvals rebound

March building approval numbers have bounced back after poor February results, according to the Australian Bureau of...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Strong population growth forecasted, VIC

A new projection of the Victorian population proves promising for property demand, particularly in Melbourne.

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Inner city units still a solid and affordable investment, experts

Inner city units are still a top investment choice despite flat market conditions.Finding affordable investment...

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2012

Construction sees low apartment demand

Construction decreased over April on the back of poor demand for apartment builds, according to latest statistics.

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2012

Home staging can add thousands to your price tag

Vendors can boost the perceived value of their property during a sale campaign by hiring a property stylist.

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Finance 07 MAY 2012

RBA urged to cut cash rate to 2pc

The Reserve Bank of Australia should continue to cut the official cash rate til it hits 2 per cent, one stakeholder has...

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Hotspots 04 MAY 2012

SA to review Tenancies Act

Investors and tenants are set to benefit from changes to South Australia’s Residential Tenancies Act, with the state...

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Finance 04 MAY 2012

Banks will likely reduce rates, survey

Property investors might not see the entire 50 basis point cut passed onto them by the major banks, but still may see...

Hotspots 03 MAY 2012

Strongest fundamentals 'in decades'

The property market is seeing its strongest investment fundamentals in decades, according to a property investing group.

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2012

Housing Affordability Improves in All States - May 2012

Housing affordability has improved once again, with new data showing house prices fell 0.8 per cent during April.

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2012

Rental yields continue to rise in pockets of Sydney

Despite the uncertain market, rental yields have been rising steadily for one and two bedroom units in several areas of...

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2012

Smart Property Investment hosts exclusive investor open house

Investors have the opportunity to attend Smart Property Investment’s ‘Investment in Action’ free open house and...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2012

Investors flock to Smart Property Investment

Smart Property Investment magazine has received a record 1,500 new subscribers in just one week, highlighting the...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2012

New build grant to be scrapped after June 30, Vic

First home buyers in Victoria will have to save up to $19,500 more this year, as the first-home bonus for new builds...

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Finance 02 MAY 2012

Buyers poised to return following rate cut

The Reserve Bank’s 50 basis point cut to interest rates yesterday was long overdue and should spur prospective...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2012

Share investors turn towards property

Investors in the share market are turning towards property, due to increasing instability in stocks, according to new...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2012

A 'new property cycle' ahead

It is likely that Australia is entering a ‘new property cycle’, according to national accounting firm Chan &...

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Finance 02 MAY 2012

RBA cuts rates by 50bp

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate in its May board meeting today, following weaker...