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Hotspots • 14 Apr 2026

The $575k suburb: Why Lavington is gaining serious momentum

Lavington has emerged as a breakout regional sleeper hit, with strong growth, solid yields, and major upgrades driving investor demand, according to SPI’s FAST 50...

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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2026

Priced out of the city? These regional markets are your backdoor in

As property prices in the capital cities rise, regional areas continue to offer pockets of value where buyers can stretch their dollars further. Here are the top 10...

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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2026

Brisbane property market update, March 2026

March 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest-performing property markets, even as the operating environment has grown more complex....

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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2026

Stamp duty changes to save home owners $100k

Downsizers looking to relocate to homes that better fit their needs can save more than $100,000 following changes to South Australia’s government stamp duty...

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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2026

Momentum fades in Sydney and Melbourne

Sydney and Melbourne markets have shown signs of cooling as rising rates and stretched affordability reshape demand, creating tougher conditions for sellers.

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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2026

NSW strata managers face commission ban in transparency bid 

NSW strata owners could see improved transparency and lower insurance premiums under a proposal to ban manager commissions, after a review found widespread conflicts of...

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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2026

Nothing to ‘see-GT’ here: Investors dig in as CGT fight heats up

A crushing majority of Australian property investors have shrugged off looming changes to the capital gains tax discount, with exclusive new polling for Smart Property...

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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2026

REVEALED: The suburbs experts say are about to surge over the next 12 months

Want to stay ahead of the curve? Smart Property Investment has just dropped its FAST 50 2027 report, revealing the suburbs experts tip to deliver Australia’s biggest...

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Hotspots • 10 Mar 2026

Brisbane property market update, February 2026

February 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest performing property markets. According to Cotality’s Home Value Index, Brisbane...

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Hotspots • 06 Mar 2026

No need to rethink strategy in the face of CGT reform

While the government’s proposed CGT changes are intended to increase housing supply, a leading buyer’s agent believes the opposite will occur as investors will hold...

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