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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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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

1 in 8 mortgage holders have missed repayments: Survey

New research has found a “worrying” number of home owners struggling to meet their mortgage repayments.

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

National vacancy rate hits 10-month high

The latest national rental vacancy figures show green shoots for the severely contracted market.

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

Aussies looking to make green home upgrades can now apply for low-cost loans

Installing energy-saving upgrades like rooftop solar and home batteries are now a lot more financially viable for many...

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

Victoria mulls mandates for energy efficiency in rentals

Requirements for ceiling insulation, draught-proofing, hot water efficiency and cooling could be brought in as soon as...

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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

FHB market resurgence puts pressure on a particular type of property

New loan approvals are up almost 10 per cent since autumn 2023, signalling a revival of young buyer confidence.

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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

Brisbane takes over as Australia’s second-most expensive city

The Queensland capital has beat Canberra and Melbourne for the second-highest median dwelling value, a position it has...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2024

Regional relocation reignited: Why Millennials are leading the charge

Internal migration across the nation has soared in the first three months of the year, according to the latest Regional...

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2024

Wattle Grove offers investors the best of both worlds

This Western Australian hotspot is attracting residents looking to cut out the bustle of the big city and embrace the...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

8 in 10 young Aussies prepared to sacrifice their dream home

New research has revealed that young home buyers are willing to compromise on property features, size, and even safety...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

Dismal building approvals further distance Australia from housing target

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that building approvals in April...

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Australian home prices hit a new record

The latest figures show that home prices climbed to a fresh peak in May 2024, with the month recording a 0.3 per cent...

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Affordability filter launches on rental listings platform

As Australian tenants find themselves priced out of rentals, realestate.com.au has launched a new search filter.

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

NSW increases housing targets

The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s...

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Investor Strategy 30 MAY 2024

Affordable rental properties vanish as costs keep climbing

A new report has found listings of affordable rental properties to have plummeted over the past year.

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Hotspots 30 MAY 2024

NT hinterland: Darwin’s ‘best-kept secret’

A sprinkling of suburbs in the outer ring of Darwin are booming in this year’s dry season market.

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Finance 29 MAY 2024

An economist’s top tips for getting the best mortgage deal

When it comes to refinancing a mortgage, smart strategy could save you thousands of dollars a month.

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

PIPA: Governments scapegoating investors for ‘bloated’ social housing backlogs

Despite increasing property taxes on private investors by 73 per cent since 2012, governments have failed to reinvest...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

Property taxes deliver $3.5bn above what Qld budgeted

New research released by the Property Council of Australia (PCA) has revealed that the Queensland government...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

5 Sydney suburbs that are expected to outperform the market

A new report has revealed the harbour city suburbs across a variety of price points that are likely to see higher than...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Investor taxes take a toll on Victorian rental market

Experts caution that reluctance among Victorian investors is expected to lead to fewer rentals over the next 12...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Sydney takes spotlight for steepest luxury rental growth in the world

Sydney saw prime rent prices grow by a massive 17.3 per cent last year – more than triple the growth rate in...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

A renter’s roadmap to becoming a home owner

The transition from tenant to first home owner comes with challenges, and it’s vital to be prepared in advance.

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2024

Housing and rental stress in the spotlight at commission hearings

The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis has seen almost eight in 10 renters are in housing stress, with...

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Investor Strategy 23 MAY 2024

Why new listings are defying the normal seasonal slump

Nowhere is the trend more pronounced than in Victoria.

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Tax & Legal 23 MAY 2024

ATO flags top problem areas for rental property deductions

Investors incorrectly apportioning interest from investment loans and confusion between repairs and improvements are...

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