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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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Hotspots 04 SEP 2012

How to add value to your property

Styling your home before selling or renting can add significant value to the sale, according to Wilson Property...

Finance 04 SEP 2012

Budget should stimulate building, say Master Builders

Queensland’s 2012-2013 budget will need to include measures that stimulate building activity, according to...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

First light rail announced in one state

The first light rail network for one state was launched this weekend, with almost $16 million committed to the...

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Tax & Legal 03 SEP 2012

Negative gearing not valid long-term

Negative gearing is not a valid long-term investment strategy due to the uncertainty of capital growth, according to...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

Free online money health check available

A free online ‘action plan’ can now be used to undertake a ‘money health check’ with a first ever government...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

Property listings not always best deals

Investors only looking towards property listings are missing out on some of the best investment opportunities and...

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Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Home sales fall as confidence dips

New home sales slumped in July after recording impressive growth just a few short months ago.

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Weak building approvals in July

Building approvals fell sharply in July 2012 due to a big decline in non-detached dwellings, new research has...

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Be prepared! First time buyers told to act now

First time buyers need to ensure that they are well prepared when incentives are announced.

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

REVEALED: New investment hotspot

Recent council announcements have outlined exciting growth for one area of Sydney, with many investors starting to jump...

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Capital city primed for growth this year

Property prices are tipped for substantial growth over the remainder of 2012 in one capital city, according to a...

Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Will you buy this spring? Investors to flood market

The majority of mortgage brokers believe there will be an increase in property investor activity this spring, according...

Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Seven rural suburbs investors should watch

Strong rental returns for investors, falling crime rates and diversified economies are just a few of the catalysts...

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Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Regional cities primed for growth

A new regional city strategy project is set to be outlined with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding,...

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Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Opportunities available for first time buyers

First time buyers may soon be able to crack into the property market sooner under new initiatives in one state,...

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Hotspots 29 AUG 2012

Over $40m in road funding announced

More than $40 million worth of funding has been announced for two major road improvements in one state, according to...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

"Don't panic" about mining industry: BIS Shrapnel

Investors need to stop panicking about the future of mining investment with growth still ahead, according to one...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

New industrial estate in mining region opened

The largest industrial estate in one mining region has now been opened, regional development and lands minister,...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

Prestige market recovering

Things are looking up for the top end of the market, according to results from one sales agency.

Finance 27 AUG 2012

Fixed interest rates hit three year low

A wave of rate reductions has forced fixed rate home loans to their lowest level in over three years.

Hotspots 27 AUG 2012

Sotheby's to open in Australia

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates will open its first Australian franchise office in September, in Sydney’s...

Hotspots 27 AUG 2012

Most expensive land in Australia revealed

Research from RP Data has revealed the most expensive land prices in Australia.

Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Residential parks up for legislation review

A review of laws relating to residential parks in Western Australia is underway, with the state government calling for...

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Tax & Legal 24 AUG 2012

Law change for rentals with water meters

Changes to the law for properties with water meters have now come into effect, and investors must ensure they are...

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Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Potential gentrification for Qld suburb

A suburb in Queensland with some of the “most densely concentrated public housing” is set to be changed...