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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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Finance 20 MAY 2011

Stamp duty puts buyers off

Real estate commentators are calling on the federal government to reduce stamp duty costs in a bid to drum up investor...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2011

Aussies split over property market

Australians are divided over whether now is a good time to buy property or not, according to a new poll.

Hotspots 19 MAY 2011

New property site appeals to buyers

Thehomepage.com.au, a new property listings site, is offering property investors and home buyers another resource for...

Hotspots 19 MAY 2011

Property plans shelved as living costs rise

The increasing cost of living is deterring many people from purchasing property, a national survey has found.

Hotspots 19 MAY 2011

Aussie house prices vulnerable

Over-valued prices and poor affordability is leaving Australia’s housing market exposed, according to AMP chief...

Finance 18 MAY 2011

Rate rise: A matter of time

The Reserve Bank has made it clear that it’s not a matter of if but when it will tighten the reins on its existing...

Hotspots 18 MAY 2011

More help extended to flood-affected borrowers

Mortgage insurer Genworth Financial has expanded its hardship solutions package for borrowers struggling to get back on...

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Finance 18 MAY 2011

Banks' hold on mortgage market tightens

Australia’s big banks are dominating the home lending space, sparking renewed concerns about the competitiveness of...

Finance 17 MAY 2011

Home loan take up falls again

The Reserve Bank is under pressure to sit tight on the cash rate for another month, following new data which showed...

Hotspots 16 MAY 2011

Exit fee regulation amended

The regulation prohibiting exit fees has been amended in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.

Hotspots 13 MAY 2011

Time to buy: McGrath

Property investors who can afford to buy now, should buy now, according to McGrath Estate Agents chief executive John...

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Hotspots 13 MAY 2011

NSW planning changes spark concerns

The New South Wales’ government’s decision to transfer a reported $9 billion worth of residential, commercial and...

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Finance 13 MAY 2011

More borrowers behind on loan payments: CBA

Higher interest rates are taking their toll on Australian borrowers, the Commonwealth Bank’s chief executive Ralph...

Hotspots 13 MAY 2011

Sydney delivers stellar rents

Sydney suburbs are dominating when it comes to rental returns, new research has revealed.

Hotspots 12 MAY 2011

Weak confidence takes toll on property

The outlook for the property market remains uninspiring as consumer confidence drops to a nine month low.

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Finance 11 MAY 2011

Federal budget snubs DIY super

The federal government has missed a golden opportunity to support property investment through self-managed super funds...

Hotspots 11 MAY 2011

Archicentre offers discount building inspections

In response to the rising cost of living Archicentre has released a new building inspection report with prices starting...

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Finance 11 MAY 2011

Rate hike now imminent: ANZ

New data from ANZ shows the Reserve Bank may have to raise the official cash rate sooner rather than later.

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Tax & Legal 11 MAY 2011

Negative Gearing Here To Stay - May 2011

Speculation that the federal government would use the Federal Budget to make changes to negative gearing arrangements...

Hotspots 10 MAY 2011

Outdoor living a priority for Australians

An outdoor deck or pergola is the top priority for more than half of property investors and home buyers, a new survey...

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Finance 10 MAY 2011

Australians brace for rate hike

The majority of Australians expect interest rates to go up before the end of the year, new research has found.

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Finance 10 MAY 2011

Australand offers mortgage savings on new homes

Australand is offering buyers of properties in its new Botanica estate a payment of up to $20,000 towards their home...

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Finance 09 MAY 2011

NAB ad campaign hits the mark

National Australia Bank’s aggressive advertising campaign is paying dividends for the lender.

Hotspots 09 MAY 2011

More funds needed for housing: HIA

The Housing Industry Association is urging the Federal Government to inject more funds into the housing market and...

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Hotspots 09 MAY 2011

Auctions continue weak run - May 2011

Australia’s property market continues to underperform at auction, new data has revealed.