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May 10 2021

Just because it’s competitive doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest

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May 7 2021

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – WITH RETHINK INVESTING: What you should and shouldn’t do in the current commercial market

In the season finale of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discus...

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May 6 2021

The predictable ‘thermal nuclear’ pricing boom

Australia’s booming housing market is set to continue as pent-up demand, fear of missing out and affordable advantages...

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May 3 2021

Here’s what’s happening behind the headlines

In this special episode, Phil Tarrant and Maja Garaca Djurdjevic reflect on some of the most-searched stories over the p...

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

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

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How will the budget impact the housing market?

While the 2021 budget included a number of measures relevant to property investors, an expert has questioned whether any...

Home loan assistance package for single parents announced

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Home loan assistance package for single parents announced

The federal government has announced a new scheme targeted at helping single parents with limited deposits into the hous...

Supply issue swells on the Sunshine Coast

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Supply issue swells on the Sunshine Coast

Property listings are drying up on the Sunshine Coast, dropping further below the decade low clocked in November. ...

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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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...

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RBA makes May cash rate announcement

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its May call on the official cash rate, with the economy said to be a long ...

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

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Gen Z eyes off apartment living

A new survey revealed a generational shift in buyers’ preferences, with the next generation of home buyers seeking che...

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NSW, SA snag lion’s share of budget infrastructure spending

NSW, SA and Victoria have snagged the lion’s share of infrastructure spending in the latest federal budget. ...

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Labor won’t touch negative gearing for fear of being ‘annihilated’

Labor is said to be hesitant about reintroducing the deletion of negative gearing to its election platform, after losing...

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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.

top suburbs

12 MONTH GROWTH

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Copacabana

47.55%
Millswood

47.18%
Modbury

46.53%
Blue Bay

46.48%
Lake Cargelligo

46.43%
Berrigan

45.98%
Newington

45.91%
Glenorie

45.02%
Flora Hill

44.42%
Bayswater

44.14%

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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

May 10 2021

Just because it’s competitive doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest

Another week, another packed auction, but just because it is competitive, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be investing in...

Why the right time to buy is always when you can a...

The predictable ‘thermal nuclear’ pricing boom...

Here’s what’s happening behind the headlines...

How to mitigate risks in today’s low-rate enviro...

The top 5 property plays that every investor needs...

Why the best time to invest is when you can afford...

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)#1826 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2251" ["suburb"]=> string(10) "Copacabana" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.549811523963" ["link"]=> string(25) "/data/nsw/2251/copacabana" } [1]=> object(stdClass)#1925 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "5034" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Millswood" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "47.176470588235" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/sa/5034/millswood" } [2]=> object(stdClass)#1830 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "5092" ["suburb"]=> string(7) "Modbury" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "46.531791907515" ["link"]=> string(21) "/data/sa/5092/modbury" } [3]=> object(stdClass)#1833 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2261" ["suburb"]=> string(8) "Blue Bay" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "46.477272727273" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/nsw/2261/blue bay" } [4]=> object(stdClass)#777 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2672" ["suburb"]=> string(15) "Lake Cargelligo" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "46.428571428571" ["link"]=> string(30) "/data/nsw/2672/lake cargelligo" } [5]=> object(stdClass)#1832 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2712" ["suburb"]=> string(8) "Berrigan" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "45.984251968504" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/nsw/2712/berrigan" } [6]=> object(stdClass)#2037 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "3350" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Newington" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(14) "45.90570719603" ["link"]=> string(24) "/data/vic/3350/newington" } [7]=> object(stdClass)#1776 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "2157" ["suburb"]=> string(8) "Glenorie" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "45.019920318725" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/nsw/2157/glenorie" } [8]=> object(stdClass)#1775 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "3550" ["suburb"]=> string(10) "Flora Hill" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "44.421906693712" ["link"]=> string(25) "/data/vic/3550/flora hill" } [9]=> object(stdClass)#1774 (4) { ["postcode"]=> string(4) "6053" ["suburb"]=> string(9) "Bayswater" ["median_twelve_month_growth_percent"]=> string(15) "44.144144144144" ["link"]=> string(23) "/data/wa/6053/bayswater" } }

Copacabana

47.55%
Millswood

47.18%
Modbury

46.53%
Blue Bay

46.48%
Lake Cargelligo

46.43%
Berrigan

45.98%
Newington

45.91%
Glenorie

45.02%
Flora Hill

44.42%
Bayswater

44.14%

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How will the budget impact the housing market?

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Gen Z eyes off apartment living

NSW, SA snag lion’s share of budget infrastructure spending

Labor won’t touch negative gearing for fear of being ‘annihilated’

Promoted Content

Reader Offer: Accessing commercial property in WA for rental and growth prospects just got easier.

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Perth vs Brisbane: Similarities and differences in Australia’s hottest markets

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Just because it’s competitive doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest

INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – WITH RETHINK INVESTING: What you should and shouldn’t do in the current commercial market

The predictable ‘thermal nuclear’ pricing boom

Here’s what’s happening behind the headlines

Hotspots

Top-selling auction suburbs in Victoria

Adelaide’s new hotspot region revealed

Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

Central Coast’s 2261 postcode swarmed by Sydney buyers

Northern Beaches emerges as Sydney’s 2021 hotspot

Buying

How will the budget impact the housing market?

Home loan assistance package for single parents announced

Supply issue swells on the Sunshine Coast

Finance

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

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

RBA makes May cash rate announcement

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Gen Z eyes off apartment living

NSW, SA snag lion’s share of budget infrastructure spending

Labor won’t touch negative gearing for fear of being ‘annihilated’

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

Research

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The predictable ‘thermal nuclear’ pricing boom...

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