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Menangle Park could be the next South Western Sydney success story

For buyers willing to gamble on an early-stage release in an unknown suburb, the rewards might just outweigh the risks. ...

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Tootgarook: A ‘hidden gem’ of Melbourne’s property market

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Whether it’s hearing host Phil Tarrant discuss the investing topics you want to hear about, the insights into investing, what the property experts have to say or what it means to quit your 9 to 5 job, Smart Property Investment’s Podcasts have it all for all kinds of property investors – from those thinking about jumping into the market all the way through to long-time investors.

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Jun 11 2021

THE PROPERTY NERDS: How the numbers show the complete picture

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

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Jun 10 2021

The love-hate relationship with finance

Property investing is a numbers game, with the best investors understanding their portfolio needs and how they can best ...

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Jun 7 2021

How to be the ‘rhino stampeding through the Australian property market’

Investors should play either an aggressive or defensive role in the market depending on their current portfolio construc...

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Jun 4 2021

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – WITH RETHINK INVESTING: Securing one of the 100 good commercial properties

In the season return of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, host Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss...

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.

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Menangle Park could be the next South Western Sydney success story

For buyers willing to gamble on an early-stage release in an unknown suburb, the rewards might just outweigh the risks. ...

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Housing activity shifts towards investors

A major rebalancing in housing activity towards investors and away from owner-occupiers is currently taking place, new d...

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Lockdown no problem for Melbourne auction activity

Retail properties have shown remarkable strength amid Melbourne’s latest lockdown, with a commercial group revealing t...

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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RBA makes final cash rate call for this financial year

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its last call on the official cash rate for this financial year. ...

What will it take for the bank to lift the rates

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What will it take for the bank to lift the rates – and how will it impact property investors?

The stronger than expected recovery outlined in Tuesday’s budget now has leading commenters expecting the RBA could li...

Budget needs to target housing choice and affordability in regions

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‘Budget needs to target housing choice and affordability in regions’

While the upcoming federal budget is expected to focus on job creation, experts believe an opportunity exists for a “p...

Research

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

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Buyer interest in $1m properties soars

The low cost of debt and high household savings are enabling Australians to buy more expensive properties, new research ...

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Investors flock to SA in hordes

The number of residents domiciled elsewhere in Australia buying residential properties in South Australia increased by o...

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Tootgarook: A ‘hidden gem’ of Melbourne’s property market

A report by an Australian property valuation and advisory company has highlighted the suburb as part of the Mornington P...

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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.

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12 MONTH GROWTH

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Travancore

49.78%
Timboon

49.57%
Dolphin Point

49.51%
Nyah West

49.42%
Preston Beach

49.29%
Newington

48.97%
Killcare Heights

48.89%
Wundowie

48.77%
Homebush

48.44%
Glenside

48.28%

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Investor Stories

Find out how other property investors have built their portfolio, what worked for them and how they overcame many of the pitfalls faced by most property investors. Use these Investor Stories to learn from others and strengthen your own investments

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