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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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Hotspots 24 MAY 2023

Are we in a listings squeeze?

As demand continues to skyrocket and supply steadily diminishes, one industry expert steps forward to unpack what the...
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Tax & Legal 23 MAY 2023

Victoria scraps stamp duty for commercial properties in ‘landmark’ reform

Commercial and industrial property buyers will soon no longer pay stamp duty after the Andrews government announced a...
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Tax & Legal 23 MAY 2023

NSW gives up on getting rid of stamp duty

NSW will no longer allow first home buyers to pay yearly land tax instead of stamp duty, less than six months after the...
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Hotspots 23 MAY 2023

Big things ahead for South Australia’s Aldinga Beach

Thanks to recent capital gains and positive market indicators, the future for the Aldinga Beach property market is...
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Hotspots 23 MAY 2023

Strong growth outlook fuels frenzy in Australia’s large format retail sector

Investors are turning their sights to large format retail (LFR) centres, a new report has shown, lured in by strong...
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Hotspots 22 MAY 2023

Tasmanian market experiences slumped beginning of the year

Australia’s island state’s opening quarter of the year has been defined by an alarming decrease in several key...
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Hotspots 22 MAY 2023

Why Kearneys Spring is the suburb on many investors’ lips

Impressive capital gains and a sturdy infrastructure has bolstered the Toowoomba suburb’s stature among Australian...
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Hotspots 20 MAY 2023

Which lifestyle regional markets are bearing the brunt of the downturn?

A new report revealed the ongoing paradigm shift for the once-thriving high-end regional property markets, which are...
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Hotspots 19 MAY 2023

Holiday homes straining regional markets and worsening supply woes: REIA

Speaking at the National Press Club earlier this week (16 May), the CEO of Australia’s peak real estate body shared...
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Hotspots 19 MAY 2023

Housing crisis rooted in insufficient supply, not migration demand: Report

A new report from the Business Council of Australia (BCA) revealed the housing market’s critical issue lies in the...
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Hotspots 19 MAY 2023

5 South Australian markets set to outperform in 2023

While South Australia was named the top-performing state across the country in 2022, there are five areas in the region...
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Hotspots 18 MAY 2023

Fast 50 2024 uncovers Australia’s top suburbs for property investment

Momentum Media and leading property investment brand Smart Property Investment are proud to unveil the inaugural FAST...
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Hotspots 18 MAY 2023

Which state is defying the long-term slump in new home sales?

A new report showed new home sales were up in April, with one state in particular defying the long-term slump in...
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Hotspots 18 MAY 2023

1 in 5 Aussies dreaming of regional shift

Young Australians are set to drive the continuation of Australia’s growing pattern of regional migration, according...
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Hotspots 17 MAY 2023

Building Act reforms to ensure Porter Davis mistakes aren’t repeated

Following the collapse of one of the state’s largest builders last month, the Victorian government is acting to...
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Hotspots 17 MAY 2023

Is the regional rental crisis over?

For the third month running, the national residential vacancy rate has risen, with SQM Research indicating the...
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Hotspots 17 MAY 2023

Is a ban on rental bidding truly the ultimate solution to the rental crisis?

Beyond the buzz surrounding rental bidding bans, one business leader says its not “poor tenancy laws” authorities...
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Hotspots 16 MAY 2023

Will the end of rate hikes lead to a surge in investment opportunities?

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the full impact of rate hikes on the property market, an expert lays arguments as to...
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Tax & Legal 16 MAY 2023

ATO crackdown focuses on rental properties, work claims, CGT

A trio of targets will get special scrutiny this year and the Tax Office expects to issue fewer refunds.
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Hotspots 15 MAY 2023

RBA warned against knocking the Aussie economy into recession

Following the central bank’s shock decision to lift the cash rate at its May meeting, one financial expert has urged...
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Hotspots 15 MAY 2023

Federal budget a boon for increased commercial property interest

While it failed to hit the mark among Australian residential property sector stakeholders, the budget, handed down...
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Tax & Legal 13 MAY 2023

ATO rental property focus to keep investors on their toes

An understanding of how CGT works for homes and rentals is vital, says HLB Mann Judd.
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Hotspots 13 MAY 2023

Good news for Brisbane property owners: Values rise again for 2nd consecutive month

Brisbane has finally shown signs of passing the bottom of the market downturn, following a record-breaking streak of...
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Hotspots 13 MAY 2023

Which West Australian region was a star in Q1 2023?

Despite facing rising costs and significant building delays, one West Australian regional centre emerged as the top...
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Hotspots 12 MAY 2023

Budget schemes may fall short of the property mark, experts warn

Despite being loaded with schemes targeting housing relief, the first full-year budget of the Albanese government...
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