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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Property news you need to know read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Sep 2021
Property news you need to know: The week ending 12 September
Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment, real estate, and finance, with thanks to Momentum...
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Real estate apps every investor should have in 2021 read icon 10 min read
Hotspots • 09 Sep 2021
Real estate apps every investor should have in 2021
Whether you’re a new or experienced real estate investor, there are real estate apps on the market that can help you with your property-related needs. 
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Auction volumes on their way back up read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Sep 2021
Auction volumes on their way back up
The auction market now appears to be set for rebound, after weeks of a downward trajectory following localised lockdowns.
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Report reveals extent of lifestyle shifts propelling 2020-21 demand read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Sep 2021
Report reveals extent of lifestyle shifts propelling 2020-21 demand
The real estate industry saw some of its highest rates of growth and unprecedented levels of property demand during the 2020-21 financial year, according to a new...
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Low interest rates drive record refinancing read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Sep 2021
Low interest rates drive record refinancing
The value of refinancing between lenders increased 60 per cent over the year to July, reflecting the huge number of borrowers seeking to cash in on record-low interest...
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Tasmania read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Sep 2021
Tassie’s own $20k HomeBuilder grant finds early success
In a bid to help more Tasmanians build or buy a home, the state government’s own HomeBuilder Grant is already doing the job of stimulating the construction sector.
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Smart Property Investment reveals new team and expanded content program read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 06 Sep 2021
Smart Property Investment reveals new team and expanded content program
Momentum Media has unveiled a new-look real estate team and strengthened its content offering, further cementing its position as the go-to resource for Australian...
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Capital cities see stronger auction success read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Sep 2021
Capital cities see stronger auction success
After consecutive falls, the combined capital city auction market has finally seen an improvement across lower volumes and fewer withdrawals.
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How lockdowns have impacted the market read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 06 Sep 2021
2020 vs 2021: How lockdowns have impacted the market
The second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks have wreaked havoc, but real estate continues to show resilience, according to a number of market indicators.
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home loan rates read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Sep 2021
Beware ‘confusing’ changes to home loan rates
One of Australia’s biggest lenders has recently cut their variable introductory rates but hiked their fixed rates. Why would they do this? And what exactly does that...
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