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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.

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Tax & Legal 14 APR 2025

Qld developer pleads guilty to $1.3m fraud

A former Gold Coast property developer has pleaded guilty to four fraud charges for misappropriating over $1.3 million...
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Investor Strategy 11 APR 2025

Growth on the cards for the Sydney market in 2025

Sydney’s transaction levels have remained strong in the first quarter of 2025, with the property market experiencing...
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Tax & Legal 11 APR 2025

Tenancy reforms to spark surge in rental disputes, warns REINSW

Ahead of upcoming rental reforms in NSW, the state’s peak body has called for a major increase in funding and...
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Investor Strategy 11 APR 2025

Rising property confidence at risk from levy, supply, and affordability issues

While confidence in the property market has risen across the March quarter, extensive regulations, low supply, taxes,...
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Tax & Legal 11 APR 2025

Do not tamper with negative gearing, peak body warns

The peak body for Australia's property industry has warned against the Greens’ pledge to abolish negative gearing if...
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Investor Strategy 10 APR 2025

How are Australians buying and selling property in 2025?

Australians’ attitudes towards property have shifted in recent years, with younger generations more likely to sell...
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Hotspots 10 APR 2025

Brisbane overtakes the Gold Coast for unit sales

Brisbane City has become Queensland’s leading hotspot for residential unit sales, overtaking a long-time frontrunner,...
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Investor Strategy 09 APR 2025

Debunking the myth: 65% of investors are in negative cash flow

As the federal election nears, investors are once again facing negative commentary for “cashing in” while in...
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Investor Strategy 09 APR 2025

National housing values soar 39% over last half decade

While national housing values have surged from “strong upward pressure” over the past five years, recent industry...
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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2025

How noise is affecting property values

There are a variety of factors that go into the valuation of a property. Noise is a sometimes-overlooked factor that...
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Finance 08 APR 2025

New Broker Academy launches for 2025

Smart Property Investment is pleased to open registrations for the free conference, New Broker Academy.
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Tax & Legal 07 APR 2025

Zoo or properties? NSW investors brace for changes to pet restrictions

NSW’s industry peak body has warned against an investor exodus, following the state’s latest rental reform...
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Tax & Legal 07 APR 2025

REIQ slams state’s new standardised tenancy application form

The peak body has warned that upcoming changes to identity verification in the Queensland tenancy application process...
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Finance 04 APR 2025

US tariffs prompt cash rate forecast change

The United States’ tariffs have shifted expectations of rate cuts in Australia ahead of incoming global effects.
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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2025

Growth in construction costs slows to lowest level in 15 years

Australia has recorded its lowest quarterly growth in residential construction costs in 15 years, signalling a possible...
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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2025

Selling? How to unlock up to $40k in extra home value with easy DIY

Investors looking to sell their property can add an extra $30,000 to $40,000 in value by refreshing their home design...
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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2025

Victoria market rebounds with positive quarterly price growth

Victoria’s first across-the-board positive quarterly price results since December 2021, coupled with improved buyer...
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Investor Strategy 03 APR 2025

Annual rental growth sinks to 4-year low

Rental price growth for houses across the combined capitals has plateaued for three consecutive quarters, with experts...
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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2025

Perth market loses momentum as price growth slows

Perth's annual price growth has slowed, with properties taking longer to sell.
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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2025

Investment strategies 101: Key steps to mastering the first year of your portfolio

Whether you’re a first-time investor or refining your strategy for the upcoming decade, resetting your portfolio is...
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Investor Strategy 01 APR 2025

Major red flags; watch out for inexperienced buyer’s agents, REBAA warns

Industry experts warned buyers to do their due diligence as an increasing number of inexperienced buyer’s agents...
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Finance 01 APR 2025

RBA delivers April cash rate: What it means for investors

After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its second cash rate decision in 2025.
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Investor Strategy 01 APR 2025

National home values soar to new heights in March

Improved sentiment from the recent rate cut helped to drive a second consecutive month of national dwelling value...
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Tax & Legal 28 MAR 2025

Mixed industry reaction to Coalition’s budget in reply

Industry peak bodies have backed some of the Coalition’s budget-in-reply commitments, but warned they fall short of...
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Investor Strategy 28 MAR 2025

Reduced industrial supply in 2025 will lead to more varied rental growth: Knight Frank

Development completions in Australia’s industrial market reached a record high in 2024, paving the way for greater...
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