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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2021

Investors not to blame for rental affordability woes: PIPA

The current rental affordability crisis is only going to get worse without intervention, according to Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2021

Property news you need to know: The week ending 31 October

Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment, real estate, and finance, with thanks to Momentum...

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Tax & Legal • 29 OCT 2021

ATO’s tax return 2021 deadline reminder for rental property owners

The deadline for lodging tax returns for FY 2020-2021 is just around the corner. Are you ready to lodge yours?

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Hotspots • 29 OCT 2021

Spring selling season heats up as auction activity continues to rise

The Australian property market is well and truly in the midst of spring selling season, as capital cities brace for busy auction weekends amid record volumes.

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Finance • 28 OCT 2021

Investors flock to QLD as vacancy rates stay ridiculously low

Showcasing the popularity of Queensland as an investor haven, new investor loan commitments in the state reached $1.86 billion in August alone.

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Hotspots • 28 OCT 2021

The rising price tag for new builds

The cost of building a new home has risen substantially over the past year, with increases in land prices compounded by a materials shortage, according to a report.

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Hotspots • 28 OCT 2021

Warning: Off-the-plan spruikers are back!

The flourishing property sector is attracting spruikers to strike once again, promising quick profits from off-the-plan deals.

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Tax & Legal • 28 OCT 2021

Understanding how rental property depreciation works

Here is our basic guide on how rental property depreciation works.

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Finance • 27 OCT 2021

Australian home loan affordability at its lowest since 2016

With house prices continuing to soar, home loan affordability significantly dropped.

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Finance • 26 OCT 2021

4 things borrowers can do with an increase in equity

Thanks to the property boom pushing up property prices Australia-wide, many property owners aren’t necessarily aware of the fact that they are sitting on a gold...