Fast 50 Report 2026 Banner

Latest Property Investment News

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.

Hotspots 23 OCT 2013

Land release sells out in south west Sydney

Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA's) last release of the Heartwood residential development in south west Sydney sold...

spi default article image em4omm

Finance 22 OCT 2013

Homebuyers warned again about fixed loans

The latest housing finance figures show a further surge in the number of fixed loans in New South Wales, prompting a...

Hotspots 22 OCT 2013

Confidence boost for market

Confidence in the property industry has sky-rocketed in the wake of the federal election, a new survey has shown.

Hotspots 21 OCT 2013

Regional NSW prices to grow by up to 15pc

Robust price growth in Sydney is starting to impact regional real estate markets, according to Raine&Horne.

Hotspots 21 OCT 2013

Tide turning for top-end market

New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting.

spi default article image em4omm

Finance 21 OCT 2013

Home finance commitments on the rise

Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new...

Hotspots 18 OCT 2013

Investor activity increases

Investor spending continues to rise as the property market gathers speed, according to a new report from...

spi default article image em4omm

Hotspots 18 OCT 2013

Smart Property Investment aids third consecutive BRW ranking

The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the...

spi default article image em4omm

Finance 17 OCT 2013

US debt ceiling to impact Aussie rates

The financial situation in the United States could prompt a rate hike in Australia, a major loan comparison site has...

Hotspots 17 OCT 2013

Drop in new home lending

Loans for new home purchases slipped in August despite strong gains over the past year, new data from the ABS has...

spi default article image em4omm

Finance 16 OCT 2013

National vacancy rates drop

The national residential vacancy rate decreased slightly in September, according to the latest data from SQM Research.

Hotspots 16 OCT 2013

Sydney market to remain strong

The Sydney market will continue its strong performance through to 2016, a new report from QBE claims.

Hotspots 16 OCT 2013

Bondi Junction market heating up

Sydney’s Bondi Junction property market is on the rise, with local and overseas buyers driving up demand for luxury...

Hotspots 15 OCT 2013

Melbourne market faces slowdown

Median price growth in Melbourne is threatened by an oversupply of stock and soft economic conditions, a new report...

Hotspots 15 OCT 2013

No end in sight for record-breaking spring

Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record solid auction performances despite higher listing numbers over the...

spi default article image em4omm

Tax & Legal 14 OCT 2013

Fees and taxes biggest homebuyer worries

Fees and taxes top the list of the most common concerns among Australian borrowers, according to a survey by a major...

Hotspots 11 OCT 2013

Australians' wealth driven by property

Australians have the highest median wealth in the world, largely due to real estate holdings, according to a new report...

Hotspots 11 OCT 2013

Alleged multi-million dollar property scam uncovered

Three men in Western Australia have been charged with property fraud offences totalling $6.3 million.

Hotspots 10 OCT 2013

Victoria aims to become a ‘State of Cities’

The Victorian government has released its new planning blueprint, with aims to make the towns of Bacchus Marsh, Ballan,...

Hotspots 10 OCT 2013

Rents in Perth drop

The Perth rental market is facing a downturn as vacancy rates rise and rents fall, according to the Real Estate...

Hotspots 09 OCT 2013

Property professionals warn against unscrupulous operators

Leaders in the property investment industry have come out in force to remind investors about the importance of...

Hotspots 09 OCT 2013

Lifestyle investments sell for less

Properties in “lifestyle markets” are more likely to be resold at a loss, according to a new report from RP Data.

Hotspots 08 OCT 2013

Brisbane market bouncing back

Homebuyers and investors are flocking back to the Brisbane property market after the recent election, according to Hot...

Hotspots 08 OCT 2013

Property listings take a dive

The number of residential property listings across Australia fell during September, according to new data.

Hotspots 04 OCT 2013

New housing in NSW hits record high

The number of new housing approvals in NSW is at the highest level in nine years, according to data released by the...