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Hotspots • 25 JUL 2023

Which FAST 50 suburbs defied the national downswing?

In a year when price declines became normality, these five Smart Property Investment FAST 50 suburbs bucked the national trend to report incredible price growth relative...

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Hotspots • 24 JUL 2023

Qld’s rental market sees ‘green shoots’ of easing vacancy rates

A new report showed back-to-back increases in Queensland’s quarterly vacancy rate, sparking optimism of a potential turnaround in the Sunshine State’s rental...

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Hotspots • 24 JUL 2023

Rising rents to slow as mortgage rates taper off in 2024: CoreLogic

The current high level of rental growth is expected to ease next year, as interest rates come close to peaking and the supply of homes improves, according to an expert.

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Hotspots • 24 JUL 2023

5 consistently growing FAST 50 suburbs

Over recent years, the Australian property market has experienced many highs and lows. But for these five Smart Property Investment FAST 50 suburbs, the highs are...

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Hotspots • 24 JUL 2023

Quiet charm offers blossoming investment opportunity in Bethania

Suburban ease with access to the city and surf is all up for grabs in the Logan suburb of Bethania.

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Hotspots • 24 JUL 2023

Home sales suffer as rate hike impact persists: HIA

While the Reserve Bank hit the pause button on rate hikes in July, a new report reveals that the impact of the last 12 rate rises is yet to fully run its course on home...

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Hotspots • 21 JUL 2023

FAST 50’s most prestigious suburbs

While Smart Property Investment’s FAST 50 report is all about finding bang for your buck, these $4 million markets proved too good to be omitted.

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Hotspots • 21 JUL 2023

7 of Adelaide’s ‘toughest’ suburbs to buy in

New research has revealed the most tightly held Adelaide suburbs over the last three months.

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Hotspots • 21 JUL 2023

Commercial market ends financial year strong: REIA

Despite the 2023 financial year being ‘a mixed period’ for commercial properties, a new report showed the sector managed to wrap it up on a solid footing.

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Hotspots • 20 JUL 2023

Which Melbourne suburbs have climbed back into the $1m club?

Despite facing macroeconomic and policy pressures, a new report showed several Melbourne suburbs have regained lost ground during the downturn and rejoined the...