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Investor Strategy • 27 JAN 2026
The old investing clichés holding Gen Z and Millennials back
Despite what older family members might say, it is harder to buy a home today. Significantly harder. And as the property market has changed, so too have the rules of...
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Investor Strategy • 27 JAN 2026
Trust lending shake-up: What’s next for investors?
As banks continue to strengthen their trust lending rules, investors have been advised to consider non-bank lenders and seek further financial advice to grow their...
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Investor Strategy • 22 JAN 2026
Investors eye market opportunities as RBA mulls rate hike
As cash rate hikes loom, following a tightening of labour data, investors could soon seize on more opportunities as first home buyers hesitate and other owner-occupiers...
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Investor Strategy • 22 JAN 2026
Melbourne recovery well underway amid ‘decisive growth turnaround’
Melbourne has re-entered a growth phase, achieving a record median house price in the December quarter, with investors flooding back to the city to reap capital growth.
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Investor Strategy • 22 JAN 2026
Beyond hotspots: How connections drive regional ROI
To ensure the best regional investment, out-of-town investors must understand demographics and tenants, and build strong local relationships to access the best...
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Investor Strategy • 22 JAN 2026
Property wealth war: Gen X takes the top spot while Millennials lag behind
Gen Xers have amassed the largest property portfolio net worth and established themselves as the leader of the generational race, with Millennials left struggling to get...
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Tax & Legal • 21 JAN 2026
Beware: Real estate scams on the surge as criminals mimic agency emails
As property scams increase, buyers and sellers are being urged to stay alert after a Melbourne agency’s email address was hijacked to distribute suspicious links to...
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Investor Strategy • 21 JAN 2026
5 investing lessons from one of Australia’s top brokers
Investors can accelerate portfolio growth by making strategic choices, but success depends on smart decisions, timing, and learning from the right experiences. Here are...
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Investor Strategy • 21 JAN 2026
New Victorian regional hotspot revealed
Regional centres have continued to attract more interest from capital city buyers, with a huge influx of tree-changers and metropolitan investors flocking to a hub on...
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Our Portfolio • 20 JAN 2026
Get lost reading your building and pest report? You’re not alone
Building and pest reports are meant to provide clarity. For many buyers, they do the opposite. Smart Property Investment speaks with inspection specialist Myles Clark...
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