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

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How to be a better investor through your accountant

Property investors often spend time “shopping around” for the best members of their financial team to guide them in...
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Should FHOGs be extended to empty nesters?

Is extending the first home owner’s grant (FHOG) to people over 55 looking to move into the city and downsize, the...
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Buying high-end properties isn’t the key to real estate wealth

It may surprise many first time investors that purchasing well-located lower-priced properties can deliver higher rates...
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How important is a balcony to your investment?

Should you be narrowing your search for an apartment down to those with balconies? Or is outdoor space a more important...
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The reluctant property investor: How necessity drove an 18-property portfolio

If you think you have to love investing to be a great property investor, think again. In this episode of The Smart...
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Sydney’s boom spreads to Newcastle

A massive surge of government investment has seen city workers turn to this harbour city.
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Western Sydney to enter ‘massive period of growth’

The final sign off for construction on Badgery’s Creek Airport has been received and is expected to launch a huge...
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‘RBA will cut again,’ says economist

A leading Australian economist has predicted that the Reserve Bank of Australia will “reluctantly” cut interest...
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New industry marketplace will allow everyone to ‘purchase like the wealthy’

An online-only model will allow Australian investors to purchase property in a new manner, previously only available to...
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Rents boom in Australian city

Rent.com.au has released its monthly rental statistics and, while most capital cities showed minimal change, one city...
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Property ownership still the ‘Australian dream’

A report from one of the big four banks has found that despite fears over affordability, home ownership is still...
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The SPI Show Q&A: Listener questions answered honestly

You asked, we responded — in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant has recruited...
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Office stock being repurposed due to booming student demand

A substantial amount of office stock in Melbourne’s inner city is being withdrawn to make way for student...
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End of current housing reacceleration trend evident

The reacceleration of housing market conditions, which was evident throughout most of the second half of 2016, may be...
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The right time to conduct a building and pest inspection

Undergoing a building and pest inspection at the wrong time can result in major headaches for you, should it be done...
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New platform will increase settlement transparency

A new online directory is aiming to increase accountability and transparency for both buyers and sellers during the...
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Are one-bedroom apartments a dying breed?

If you’re an off-the-plan investor you may have noticed a downslide in the number of one-bedroom apartments available...
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6 properties in 2 years: how this investor is achieving his goals

At only 28, this young investor has already achieved an impressive property portfolio in two short years. He reveals to...
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Property spruiker re-sentenced

The former director of two property companies has been re-sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment after...
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Record-smashing auction proves Sydney still in demand

A top network has set a massive new auction record in Sydney’s Millers Point, with a tranche of properties going...
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Four tips to identify the drivers of capital growth

Investors are concerned with a variety of wealth growing factors, but capital growth is undeniably an important factor...
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New tech makes buying property as easy as booking a hotel

Does the idea of buying property entirely online with no need for human interaction seem far-fetched? One company is...
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5 top tips to make the most of your backyard

As land space is increasingly shrinking and home owners are sacrificing space for location, gain value by turning your...
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How to benefit from direct communication with a seller

If you’re relying on your agent to do all the talking with the buyer you might be missing out according to Century 21...
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Affordability unlikely to improve due to councils ‘not taking up the challenge’

According to new research, developers are outstripping councils when it comes to catering for Sydney’s growing demand...
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