Hotspots

Find out where Australia’s next property hotspots could be with exclusive data and reports from Smart Property Investment.

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Hotspots 09 MAY 2018

Regional Victoria house prices steadily rising, according to new data

Across the state, there has been notable growth in regional Victoria, data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria...
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Hotspots 07 MAY 2018

Perth property boom predicted to follow lithium boom

The announcement of a new lithium refinery is predicted to create a boom in the Perth market.
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Hotspots 03 MAY 2018

Property market update: Sydney, April 2018

Once tagged as one of the strongest markets in Australia, Sydney is now seeing the largest fall in investment activity....
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Hotspots 03 MAY 2018

2 must-watch Queensland areas set for future growth

There’s no denying the popularity of Brisbane and coastal areas in Queensland, but what about inland? We find two...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Brisbane, April 2018

The Brisbane property market takes centerstage as the so-called 'prestige' markets of Sydney and Melbourne begin to...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, April 2018

Much like Sydney, Melbourne property markets are expected to experience months of mild decline and years of remaining...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Cairns: The most exciting market in Australia?

If you want to look for an area somewhere in Queensland with high growth prospects, look no further than Cairns, one...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Perth, April 2018

Perth has seen its ‘worst cycle ever’ as the mining boom in Western Australia came to an end, but opportunities...
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Hotspots 30 APR 2018

Melbourne property market hits all-time high

One Melbourne area has recorded an all-time high median house price, new data from the Real Estate Institute of...
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Hotspots 24 APR 2018

Growing Greater Geelong suburbs the most expensive in regional Victoria

Data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has highlighted premium suburbs in regional Victoria...
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Hotspots 23 APR 2018

40 tight areas set for a boom, and they aren’t Sydney or Melbourne

New data by a property analyst and buyer’s agency business has found 40 affordable areas set for growth across...
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Hotspots 17 APR 2018

Perth property market popularity predicted to rise next financial year

Financial year 2018–19 is expected to see a rise of investor activity in the Perth property market due to rising...
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Hotspots 11 APR 2018

NAB’s tips on house prices and hotspots to watch this year

The latest NAB Residential Property Survey for the first quarter of 2018 reveals the bank’s outlook on property...
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Hotspots 29 MAR 2018

Want areas with low unemployment and affordable property? Look here!

Investors searching for areas with high levels of employment and affordable property should look at these top regions.
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Hotspots 28 MAR 2018

The top 7 retirement hotspots

Knowing which areas attract certain demographics can be vital to renting out or when it’s time to finally sell a...
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Hotspots 27 MAR 2018

Extreme 20-year long-term approach needed for Perth market

Investors interested in Western Australia’s capital city need to be aware that some are calling to take a very...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2018

Canberra housing market a low-risk investment option

A research company has claimed the nation’s capital city offers solid long-term growth and rental returns, while also...
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Hotspots 23 MAR 2018

Regional Victoria experiencing strong auction results

Auctions saw a 34 per cent rise across regional Victoria over the last year to March, the latest figures from the Real...
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Hotspots 22 MAR 2018

New $3m medical centre to boost Two Rocks property market

A new medical centre in the Western Australian suburb of Two Rocks currently under construction is predicted to enhance...
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Hotspots 20 MAR 2018

Perth and Darwin rising property sales paving way for future growth

Despite property sales falling nationwide, Perth and Darwin are some of the country’s better-performing capital...
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