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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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Hotspots • 05 Mar 2026

Prestige properties achieve premium results

High-end apartments have experienced a surge in the eastern capitals, with values almost doubling in some markets and listings tripling across the board, leaving sellers...

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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2026

Mid-sized capitals soar as Sydney and Melbourne stall

Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide remain top opportunities for investors, as mid-sized cities continue delivering strong value growth despite rate rises cooling the broader...

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Hotspots • 17 Feb 2026

Forget bedrooms and bathrooms: Living areas hold the key to property values

While bedrooms and bathrooms once drove value, kitchens and living areas now play a pivotal role, as buyers more carefully assess the spaces they use most.

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Hotspots • 16 Feb 2026

Thinking of selling? The lowest and highest agent rates revealed

Agent fees vary widely across the country, with sellers in some suburbs paying nearly double what others do. Here are the lowest and highest commission rates.

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Hotspots • 12 Feb 2026

Brisbane's Top 10 Surge Suburbs Pre-Olympics

Explore Brisbane's top 10 surge suburbs ahead of the 2032 Olympics, highlighting key infrastructure upgrades, growth drivers, and investment hotspots poised for strong...

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