Latest Property Investment News

All the latest updates affecting your property investment. Smart Property Investments is the top source for latest property market reports, insights, news and useful tips and strategies from experts.

Sydney aerial shot new spi

Hotspots • 28 DEC 2022

2022 in review: Sydney

After a wild 18 months of growth from the onset of the pandemic, Sydney’s 2022 was characterised by rising interest rates and plummeting housing prices.

melbourne cbd landscape spi_rzkqne

Hotspots • 28 DEC 2022

2022 in review: Melbourne

A state election rounded out the Victorian capital’s first non-COVID-19-disrupted year since 2019; however, the city’s housing market remained active year-round.

Perth new2 spi

Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022

Perth property prices drop 2.8%

The median house price in Perth dropped to $530,000 across the September 2022 quarter, according to the latest insights from Western Australia.

brisbane skyline aerial river spi_mispq0

Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022

2022 in review: Brisbane

Queensland’s capital resisted the market declines for half the year; however, as the year wore on, value decreases began to occur across Brisbane.

perth sunset skyline spi

Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022

2022 in review: Perth

Western Australia’s capital remained incredibly resistant to market downturns throughout the year while maintaining relative rental affordability in the face of...

using the web laptop search spi

Hotspots • 23 DEC 2022

Real estate tops investors’ Google searches in 2022: Report

A new study revealed the top 10 investments that received the most Google searches globally, with real estate crowned as the most popular asset in 2022.

dog pet christmas spi_yt9uwc

Finance • 21 DEC 2022

Beware of fake puppies and other holiday scams

Fraudsters are hard at work trying to con you over Christmas, says the Assistant Treasurer.

Anthony_Albanese_2_spi

Hotspots • 21 DEC 2022

Government gets going on National Housing Supply and Affordability Council plans

The chief executive of Mirvac will be taking on an integral role as chair of the government’s interim National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.

piggybank invest documents spi

Finance • 21 DEC 2022

5 key downsizer risks for younger SMSF clients

With the reduced age for downsizer contributions now passed, investors have been reminded of its potential ramifications on the Age Pension and future contributions.

south west sydney aerial spi

Hotspots • 20 DEC 2022

Investors tapping out as NSW rental crisis tightens

The latest vacancy rate survey from the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has revealed vacancy rates “continue to spiral downward”.