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Finance 28 JAN 2016

Investors divided on fixing loans

Australian property investors are split over whether now is a good time to fix their loans, new research has revealed.

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Hotspots 27 JAN 2016

Lending changes not all bad news

The head of a property investment group has heralded recent lending changes as carrying hidden opportunities for savvy...

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Hotspots 27 JAN 2016

‘Hot’ commercial property benefits from share market uncertainty

International share market jitters have meant that Australian commercial property has continued to outperform...

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Hotspots 25 JAN 2016

Construction hits record high

New home construction in Australia has seen one of its longest upward cycles in history, according to the Housing...

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Hotspots 25 JAN 2016

Housing affordability options revealed

One of the country’s most senior politicians has outlined a number of ways the government could improve housing...

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Hotspots 22 JAN 2016

Agency busted for overcharging clients

A real estate agency has found itself in hot water, after several landlords in one of Western Australia's largest...

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Hotspots 22 JAN 2016

Investors warned as lending set to tighten further

Property investors are being urged to ignore signs of a slowing market and buy now, as 2016 shapes up to be a tough...

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Hotspots 21 JAN 2016

Listings data gives mixed message

New listings have flooded onto the market since Christmas – with the exception of two capital cities.

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Hotspots 20 JAN 2016

End of boom to have further implications

No longer will the national economy be able to rely on the housing sector for momentum post-commodities boom, according...

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Hotspots 20 JAN 2016

New hotspot uncovered by survey

The property market has turned in a big way, with price expectations and confidence in one Australian market now higher...

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Hotspots 19 JAN 2016

Unexpected hotspot for 2016

With increased speculation that property prices across many of the country’s markets may plateau or even fall, one...

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Hotspots 19 JAN 2016

Foreign buyers forced to sell up

Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered the forced sale of another eight residential properties illegally held by foreign...

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Hotspots 15 JAN 2016

Investors warned about looming price declines

House price growth is set to decline significantly in 2016, with the possibility of entering negative territory beyond...

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Hotspots 14 JAN 2016

Hey big spender!

Happy New Year from the Smart Property Investment team! It's the perfect time to set some saving goals and pay off your...

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Hotspots 14 JAN 2016

Property versus shares debate back in the spotlight

A leading real estate group believes more investors will re-enter the property market as volatility in Australia’s...

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Hotspots 14 JAN 2016

Potential default crisis in 2016

Another voice has joined a growing number of figures highlighting increased risks in the off-the-plan apartment market...

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Hotspots 13 JAN 2016

Pain for investors has only just begun

Investors have been warned to expect a tough year ahead as the full impact of the property boom becomes clear.

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Hotspots 12 JAN 2016

2016 Melbourne hotspots revealed

Strong price growth, continued gentrification and reduced time on market mean that these 12 suburbs are the ones to...

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Hotspots 12 JAN 2016

10 cash flow friendly suburbs for 2016

Investors in this city have been struggling with falling prices and increasingly high vacancy rates – but wise...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2016

Agency busted over mining town claims

Providing unsubstantiated rental guarantees for investment properties in a troubled mining town has landed a Perth...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2016

Auction activity takes a big hit

Australia’s auction market has slumped over the past 12 months, with fewer auctions held and more homes passed in...

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Hotspots 08 JAN 2016

10 markets to take-off in 2016

The flow-on effects of Australia's capital city property boom and new policies and projects mean that regional centres...

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Hotspots 07 JAN 2016

Buyers ignore gloomy market predictions

A new survey has revealed an optimistic home buyer outlook for the year ahead – although a number of respondents...

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Hotspots 07 JAN 2016

8 areas with 30%-plus growth

New data has revealed the parts of Sydney that have undergone the most value growth over the past year – with one...

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2016

Capital city price gains revealed

New house value data has revealed the state of the national property market heading into 2016 – with one city...