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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 05 APR 2012

Australian housing outlook sours

The outlook for Australian housing is deteriorating, a new report has revealed.

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Tax & Legal 05 APR 2012

Comment sought for WA tenancy law changes

Property managers, owners and tenants have around six weeks to comment on proposed changes to tenancy laws in Western...

Hotspots 05 APR 2012

SPI editor appointed to Publishers Australia Board

The publishing sector’s peak industry body, Publishers Australia, has appointed Smart Property Investment’s editor...

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Hotspots 04 APR 2012

Moranbah blacklisted ‘months ago’

In response to yesterday’s breaking news about the Moranbah rental crisis, a number of property groups claim to have...

Hotspots 04 APR 2012

Property transactions buoyant

While some industry stakeholders have been quick to slam the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, others have called it the...

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Finance 04 APR 2012

Buyers look to safety of fixed rates

The unstable rate environment is encouraging more investors to err on the side of caution and lock in their mortgage,...

Finance 04 APR 2012

Industry condemns rate decision

The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate has been slammed by leading industry stakeholders.

Hotspots 03 APR 2012

High-end property values down 20pc in Brisbane

The value of high end properties in Brisbane, particularly acreage properties, are down by almost 20 per cent on four...

Hotspots 03 APR 2012

Building approvals dip

Building approvals for February have taken a dive following a slight January upturn.

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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2012

Not just for the vendor – making the most of estate agents 2

It’s not what you know but whom you know. This catchphrase rings true in many areas, including the property search.

Hotspots 02 APR 2012

New gvt planning reforms 'essential'

A new government report into the planning of Australia’s capital cities, released today, has been welcomed by...

Hotspots 01 APR 2012

Common investor traps to avoid

The road to successful property investment begins with research and understanding, and being familiar with some of the...

Hotspots 30 MAR 2012

Regional has fastest growing LGAs

Six of the ten fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country for 2010 to 2011 were in the outer suburban...

Hotspots 30 MAR 2012

Rental affordability to increase, WA

Western Australia will see the State Government’s investment into affordable housing options increase, according to...

Hotspots 29 MAR 2012

Low income households struggle

Almost a quarter of Australians are outspending their means, new statistics have revealed.

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Tax & Legal 29 MAR 2012

Land tax valuation system under fire

The land tax valuation system is once again under fire as properties are being over priced by the NSW Valuer General...

Hotspots 29 MAR 2012

City planning campaign welcomed by industry

The ‘Make My City Work’ campaign, lauched yesterday and aiming to promote better planned, managed and financed...

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Finance 28 MAR 2012

Official cash rate expected to stay on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.25 per cent for the foreseeable...

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Finance 28 MAR 2012

New finance products for self-employed investors

Self-employed investors looking for financing may benefit under a new specialised suite of loan products from National...

Hotspots 27 MAR 2012

Sub-$300K properties hard to find in city suburbs

Just 7.1 per cent of capital city suburbs have a median house price of less than $300,000, according to RP Data’s...

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Hotspots 27 MAR 2012

Experts tip Adelaide to boom

Adelaide has been found to be Australia’s most desirable city, and it is the next spot for investors, according to...

Hotspots 27 MAR 2012

LJ Hooker launches investor website

In a bid to help investors make a savvy purchasing decision, LJ Hooker has launched a new sustainability website.

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Finance 26 MAR 2012

HIA calls for rate cuts

The Housing Industry Association is calling on the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate yet again in a bid to...

Hotspots 26 MAR 2012

Building Boost ahead for NT

Investors buying in the Northern Territory can expect a boost of confidence after today’s announcement of a building...

Hotspots 26 MAR 2012

Auction activity slumps

Auction activity across Australia was subdued over the weekend, new data from Australian Property Monitors has revealed.