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Finance • 12 MAR 2019

Credit squeeze clamping down on new supply

Housing finance continued its slowdown in January, which has dragged on from the final quarter of 2018, analysis of new ABS data has found. Conditions are expected to...

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Hotspots • 12 MAR 2019

Property market update: Melbourne, February 2019

Despite the softening of the Melbourne property market, a significant percentage of investors remain confident in the Victorian capital. How will Melbourne fare in the...

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Finance • 11 MAR 2019

The banks which have dropped their mortgage rates

A few popular lenders have lowered their interest rates in the last few days, as rate changes which are out of cycle with the Reserve Bank’s moves continue. 

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Tax & Legal • 11 MAR 2019

ATO sounds alarm on ‘concerning’ property strategy

The Tax Office has raised the alarm about a strategy some Australians are using for property which could put their retirement savings at risk. 

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Finance • 08 MAR 2019

Predictions: borrowers tipped to shake-up big four banks in 2019

Fresh data suggests the big four are in for a challenging year when it comes to attracting borrowers, and experts have weighed in on what this means for the mortgages...

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2019

Investment tip: How to succeed in Brisbane market this 2019

Brisbane has long been predicted to experience the property boom previously seen in Sydney and Melbourne, but is 2019 the right time for investors to flock into the...

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2019

Property market update: Brisbane, February 2019

As the housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne continue to decline, the Brisbane property market shows signs of stability for the year ahead. How can investors...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2019

Is property investment different for women?

With the theme of International Women’s Day 2019 being #BalanceforBetter, Smart Property Investment spoke to some female property experts to find out what property...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2019

Revealed: best-selling price ranges in the last 12 months

The number of property sales in affordable price ranges has remained dominant, but very affordable property sales are on the decline, while expensive property sales are...

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Finance • 07 MAR 2019

New housing supply decline impacting economy at large

New analysis of Australia’s gross domestic product figures show that the softening being seen in residential building activity is harshly affecting the overall...

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