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AUSTRALIAN WEALTH BUILDERS WITH OPENCORP: How much do you need to start your property investment journey?

In this episode of Australian Wealth Builders with OpenCorp, Cam McLellan and Michael Beresford discuss the misconceptio...

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Apr 15 2021

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: SPI’s property jewels and how much they’re worth today

As an investor, good and bad times are warranted, with a property portfolio best viewed as a business rather than a hobb...

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Apr 12 2021

Why this buyer’s agent is eyeing Lismore

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Pure Property Investment director Paul Glossop gives his thoughts...

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Apr 9 2021

THE PROPERTY NERDS: How to pick the next hotspot

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner help brin...

Hotspots

Looking to find out which suburbs and regions have the biggest buzz about them? Smart Property Investment’s Hotspots section finds out where in Australia is drumming up interest that could result in a smart property investment for you.

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Top-selling auction suburbs in Victoria

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Adelaide’s new hotspot region revealed

Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

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Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

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Central Coast’s 2261 postcode swarmed by Sydney buyers

Northern Beaches emerges as Sydney’s 2021 hotspot

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Northern Beaches emerges as Sydney’s 2021 hotspot

Buying

Tips and tactics from Australia’s best to improve your buying power and strategies.

Property growth expectations hit record highs

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Property growth expectations hit record highs

Confidence in the property industry is just shy of setting a new record, buoyed by the speed of economic turnaround and ...

Government ‘pleased’ with property price growth

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Government ‘pleased’ with property price growth

The government said it is not concerned about the RBA’s warning that the financial system could be rocked if there’s...

3 common myths about commercial property investing

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3 common myths about commercial property investing

Like any investment, there are risks in chasing returns on commercial property. But from experience, many of these comm...

Finance

Property investment is often regarded as a game of finance. Here’s how you can best understand the financing options and strategies to suit your portfolio.

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CBA ups house price growth expectations but fails to meet Westpac’s optimism

The Commonwealth Bank has revised its property price forecast for 2021 on the back of strong growth in February and Marc...

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Banks offer cyclone relief packages

Lenders have begun offering disaster relief packages for customers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western Aust...

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House prices to add another 20% if banks don’t slam the brakes

Chatter about the possible introduction of macro-prudential controls to slow house price growth is increasing, while rep...

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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Metro Melbourne surpasses $1m mark for the first time

While it has lagged behind other capital cities in post-pandemic recovery, Melbourne has now cemented its resilience, re...

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‘Pet-friendly’ an increasing priority for Sydney purchasers

More apartment buyers in Sydney’s lower north shore are seeking pet-friendly spaces after pandemic-induced puppy and k...

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Apartment development policies critical to maintaining WA’s confidence: PCA

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top suburbs

12 MONTH GROWTH

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Bruthen

49.33%
Byron Bay

48%
Merrijig

47.93%
East Toowoomba

47.86%
Hermit Park

47.83%
Charleville

47.81%
Yallingup

47.63%
South Boulder

47.62%
Killcare

47.27%
Kent Town

46.74%

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Apr 16 2021

Policy failures see houses become unattainable for young Australians, minister says

Australia’s booming house prices are the result of the government’s failed policies, with the younger generation now...

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mortgage calculators

Having your finances in order is essential to any successful investment. Use our calculators below to help plan your investment strategy and maximise your investment potential.

top suburbs

12 MONTH GROWTH

array(10) { [0]=> object(stdClass)#1939 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "3885" ["suburb"]=> string(7) "Bruthen" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "49.327817993795" ["link"]=> string(22) "/data/vic/3885/bruthen" } [1]=> object(stdClass)#777 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2481" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Byron Bay" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(2) "48" ["link"]=> string(24) "/data/nsw/2481/byron bay" } [2]=> object(stdClass)#1810 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "3723" ["suburb"]=> string(8) "Merrijig" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(14) "47.92899408284" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/vic/3723/merrijig" } [3]=> object(stdClass)#785 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "4350" ["suburb"]=> string(14) "East Toowoomba" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.857142857143" ["link"]=> string(29) "/data/qld/4350/east toowoomba" } [4]=> object(stdClass)#1809 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "4812" ["suburb"]=> string(11) "Hermit Park" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.826086956522" ["link"]=> string(26) "/data/qld/4812/hermit park" } [5]=> object(stdClass)#1842 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "4470" ["suburb"]=> string(11) "Charleville" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(7) "47.8125" ["link"]=> string(26) "/data/qld/4470/charleville" } [6]=> object(stdClass)#1832 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "6282" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Yallingup" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.632311977716" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/wa/6282/yallingup" } [7]=> object(stdClass)#1824 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "6432" ["suburb"]=> string(13) "South Boulder" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.619047619048" ["link"]=> string(27) "/data/wa/6432/south boulder" } [8]=> object(stdClass)#1788 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2257" ["suburb"]=> string(8) "Killcare" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(9) "47.265625" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/nsw/2257/killcare" } [9]=> object(stdClass)#1787 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "5067" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Kent Town" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "46.741573033708" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/sa/5067/kent town" } }

Bruthen

49.33%
Byron Bay

48%
Merrijig

47.93%
East Toowoomba

47.86%
Hermit Park

47.83%
Charleville

47.81%
Yallingup

47.63%
South Boulder

47.62%
Killcare

47.27%
Kent Town

46.74%

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Metro Melbourne surpasses $1m mark for the first time

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Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

Central Coast’s 2261 postcode swarmed by Sydney buyers

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Property growth expectations hit record highs

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CBA ups house price growth expectations but fails to meet Westpac’s optimism

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Metro Melbourne surpasses $1m mark for the first time

‘Pet-friendly’ an increasing priority for Sydney purchasers

Apartment development policies critical to maintaining WA’s confidence: PCA

Research

After bearing the brunt of the impact of COVID-19 last year, the Victo...

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