Sasha Karen

Experts have their say on Perth’s recovery period

With a report claiming Perth has finally begun its recovery period, we turn to property experts based in Perth and ask whether they think Perth is recovering.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Why were 1 million properties vacant on census night?

During the census, over one million properties, 11.2 per cent of all dwellings, were recorded as vacant. An urban planning firm has analysed these results to figure out ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 28 Jul 2017

Sydney property buyers want expert opinions on development decisions

New research by the Property Council of Australia reveals Sydney property buyers want the opinion of experts to weigh in on planning decisions relating to developments ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 28 Jul 2017

Perth market entering its recovery period

A new report has revealed the Perth property market has begun to enter its recovery period, which follows multiple articles Smart Property Investment has published about ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 27 Jul 2017

Low CPI good for property buyers, helping renters and hurting landlords

The June quarter’s CPI figures for 2017 shows the trend of low interest rates continuing into the future, which means good times for property buyers and renters, which ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 27 Jul 2017

How to protect your short-term letted property

If you own property in a strata-based community, it’s important to know what steps you need to take in order to put up your property on services such as Airbnb.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 26 Jul 2017

5 ways to prep your property for spring

In order to thaw out those winter blues and get your property ready for a spring sale, a principal of an agency shares his top five areas in a property to work on.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 26 Jul 2017

Short-term holiday letting council decision, not strata

The opening of submissions for an options paper on short-term holiday letting has an Airbnb management business approving of the decision, and reiterates how strata and ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 25 Jul 2017

Draft legislation changes for foreign investors revealed

Claims by the Australian government to introduce restrictions for foreign investors have now been clarified, in addition to consultation periods opening up to the public

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 24 Jul 2017