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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 04 MAY 2011

RBA leaves cash rate untouched

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent for the sixth...

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Hotspots 03 MAY 2011

Smart Property Investment recognised in BRW ranking

Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment, has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest...

Hotspots 03 MAY 2011

House prices ease

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed a modest easing in Australian house prices,...

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Tax & Legal 03 MAY 2011

Govt told to avoid new property taxes

The federal government has been urged to avoid any new taxes that would damage the nation’s property market.

Hotspots 02 MAY 2011

Concerns for mandatory energy ratings

Mandatory disclosure of residential properties’ energy efficiency could place considerable costs on property owners...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2011

House prices slump in March quarter but rents soar

Australia’s capital city property values took a hit in the first quarter of 2011, figures from RP Data and Rismark...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2011

Auction Activity Stalls - May 2011

The nation’s auctions failed to provide any excitement over the weekend, with all states recording less than stellar...

Hotspots 29 APR 2011

Victoria booms

Victoria is leading the nation in terms of building activity and population growth, according to the latest...

Hotspots 29 APR 2011

More calls for Govt grant review

Aspiring first home buyers could benefit greatly from an increase to the First Home Owners Grant, a national survey has...

Hotspots 29 APR 2011

Brisbane tipped to take off

Brisbane’s property market is offering strong potential to investors according to a report by Place Estate Agents.

Hotspots 29 APR 2011

More renters to consider buying

The increasing cost of renting could prompt more renters to consider property ownership, according to RE/MAX WA...

Hotspots 29 APR 2011

SA welcomes first high density community

South Australia is geared to welcome one of the state’s most significant urban developments in history, following the...

Hotspots 28 APR 2011

Brisbane most affordable

Queensland’s capital has overtaken Adelaide as the most affordable mainland capital city following a dip in values as...

Hotspots 28 APR 2011

Investors and home buyers embrace new apps

Australian property investors and home buyers are increasingly using smart phones as part of their house hunting...

Hotspots 28 APR 2011

Time is ripe for first timers

Now is an ideal time for first home buyers to get on the property ladder, Aussie’s John Symond has claimed.

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Finance 28 APR 2011

Cash rate under threat

Soaring inflation data has sparked concerns that the Reserve Bank will move to lift the cash rate sooner than...

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Finance 27 APR 2011

NAB attracts more customers

National Australia Bank has managed to grow its mortgage market share for the second consecutive month.

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Tax & Legal 22 APR 2011

Negative gearing on the chopping block

Suggestions that the federal government is considering a reduction to negative gearing benefits has been met with...

Hotspots 21 APR 2011

Rental growth exceeds prices

A comparison of capital city property price growth and rental price growth has confirmed that rents are delivering...

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Finance 21 APR 2011

Rate hold likely to continue

Interest rates appear likely to stay on hold for now with the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy meeting minutes for...

Hotspots 21 APR 2011

Stagnant prices an opportunity for buyers

Australia’s property prices are not expected to grow over the coming 12 months.

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Hotspots 21 APR 2011

Buyers oblivious to bad credit consequences

A large number of aspiring property buyers remain unaware of the damage a bad debt history can do to their home loan...

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Finance 21 APR 2011

Stamp duty under fire again

First National Real Estate CEO Ray Ellis has slammed stamp duty on house sales as “inefficient” and “a complete...

Hotspots 20 APR 2011

Affordability weighs on the minds of aspiring buyers

The high cost of breaking into the property market is the biggest obstacle for first time buyers, a new survey has...

Hotspots 20 APR 2011

High cost of living a threat to property owners

The rising cost of living is placing an increasing strain on household budgets that should be acknowledged in banks’...