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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 04 JUN 2010

Real estate group achieves record sales

Despite three consecutive rate rises in as many months, the property market is still booming, according to Ray White.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

Regulator to tackle mortgage exit fees

Banks that charge unfair exit fees on mortgages can expect to feel the wrath of the corporate regulator.

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2010

Top performing suburbs revealed - June 2010

The NSW eastern beachside suburb of Bronte has been named as one of the state's best performing housing markets.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

ANZ top lender for first home buyers: Cannex

ANZ is the best mortgage lender for first home buyers, according to a review by Canstar Cannex.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

St George slashes interest rate

St George has slashed 40 basis points off its two year fixed rate in a bid to reposition itself as a competitive major...

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Hotspots 02 JUN 2010

Housing approvals plummet, forces RBA's hand

It seems the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold was sound, as housing approvals endure the largest slump in almost...

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Rates on Hold, for Now - June 2010

After three consecutive rate rises, the RBA has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Aussie John pleads for calm

Founder and chairman of Aussie Home Loans John Symond has called on the RBA to keep interest rates on hold when it...

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Mortgage growth stalls

The data from APRA suggests that rising interest rates are starting to have an impact on the demand for mortgages.

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2010

Home values flat but not depressed

Home values in Australia remained unchanged in April, according to the latest Hedonic Home Value Index by RP Data.

Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

The money is in the bedroom

The addition of an extra bedroom could be the best way for renovators to add value to a property.

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Finance 30 NOV 1999

Buy now or save a bigger deposit?

Aspiring property buyers are eager to get into the property market with almost half more inclined to borrow more in...

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Finance 30 NOV 1999

Major bank announces rate cut

Effective 16 December 2011, ANZ’s new standard variable mortgage rate will be 7.30 per cent pa (7.40 per cent pa...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Most activity for middle of the range

Properties valued in the middle price brackets attract the most demand across New South Wales, according to CBRE.

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Dramatic house price growth a thing of the past

Compound growth in house prices is over for good, according to Westpac CEO Gail Kelly.

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

$618m works to assist Kempsey area, NSW

Investors have another reason to look towards New South Wales’ Kempsey area, with $618 million worth of work on the...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

New home builds reduced through ongoing credit squeeze

New builds have seen a further reduction in supply over the year so far, with more declines predicted for the remainder...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

When do properties actually benefit from infrastructure?

Following infrastructure projects is important for tracking property prices in a given suburb, but when exactly do...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

Government changes push housing growth in recovering state

Two new policies are set to help one state’s recovering market to the point where one property expert has claimed...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

The first step to mastering the ‘investor mindset’

Before researching suburbs, property types and even wealth-creation potential, budding investors are strongly...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

What to watch out for when investing in Brisbane properties

As Sydney and Melbourne continue on a downward trend, Brisbane has emerged as the next prime market for property...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

Fact or myth: Does water view affect property price growth?

Waterfront locations, particularly in capital cities such as Sydney, are often deemed as “prestige property...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

Analysis: The impact of Scott Morrison's generous plans for property buyers

The closing days of the federal election campaign saw the announcement of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which was...

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

How to negotiate a property purchase like a buyer’s agent

As the property market continues to fluctuate, how can investors determine the fair value of real estate assets?

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Hotspots 23 NOV 2024

Nation's biggest markets defy trends in latest data

Defying trends, the largest two capital cities recorded value rises in the latest weekly property market data.