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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.

Hotspots 02 DEC 2011

Dwelling approvals slump

Dwelling approvals fell in October across all states other than Western Australia, new data shows.

Hotspots 01 DEC 2011

Holiday renting most popular in Tasmania

Property buyers planning to invest in holiday rentals should look to Tasmania, a new report shows.

Hotspots 01 DEC 2011

Investors online have negative sentiment

Investors and home buyers are negative online about house prices, government residential housing policy and the chance...

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Tax & Legal 01 DEC 2011

Market conditions ripe for positive gearing

The fall in property values across the country coupled with rising rents is creating opportunities for investors...

Hotspots 01 DEC 2011

New home sales bounce back

New home sales recovered moderately in October 2011, following on from the lowest result in more than a decade.

Hotspots 30 NOV 2011

Housing industry needs new policy: report

A new housing industry policy should be developed to respond to the undersupply of housing, according to a leading...

Hotspots 30 NOV 2011

Property values slump but rents rise

The Australian housing market remains soft with values dipping across all capital cities, according to the October RP...

Hotspots 30 NOV 2011

Investors to cash in on rising rents

There is still strength in the property investment market for investors with rents across greater metropolitan Sydney...

Hotspots 30 NOV 2011

Major cities not a good investment option: Lomas

The major cities have never been investors’ best options and those looking for positive returns should look further...

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Finance 30 NOV 2011

Rates to fall in December: Survey

More than one third of Australians are expecting the Reserve Bank to slash rates again in December.

Hotspots 29 NOV 2011

Delinquent borrowers face receivership

More than $1 billion worth of distressed property has currently been forced on the market with more to come from ‘mum...

Hotspots 29 NOV 2011

Xmas hotspots up to 100 per cent

Investors with holiday properties are benefiting this Christmas season with hotspots up to 100 per cent full, reports a...

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Finance 28 NOV 2011

Separate dwellings drop: survey

Households living in separate dwellings decreased from 2008 to 2011, new survey data shows.

Hotspots 28 NOV 2011

First time buyers struggle to save

More than one third of first home buyers believe they cannot save for a home loan deposit within the next three years.

Hotspots 28 NOV 2011

Over 50 per cent clear: Sydney

Just over 50 per cent of properties cleared in Sydney over the weekend, according to Australian Property Monitors (APM).

Hotspots 25 NOV 2011

Fairfield’s rental and mortgage stress is Sydney’s worst

Private rental stress and mortgage stress in Fairfield’s local government area are the worst of all Sydney suburbs,...

Hotspots 25 NOV 2011

ATO explains GST and property transactions

A new online “property tool” will help investors to understand the GST impacts of property-related transactions,...

Hotspots 24 NOV 2011

Graduates to get a foot in the door

Genworth Financial today launched a ‘Graduate Package’ aimed at helping graduates to enter the property market...

Hotspots 24 NOV 2011

Property investment confidence rises in NSW: survey

NSW consumer confidence is strong and property investment is increasing in popularity, a leading sentiment survey has...

Hotspots 24 NOV 2011

Residential building work slips

New home building activity has slid further, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

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Finance 23 NOV 2011

Diverse applicants: Homeloans

A broader range of home loan applicants has been seen over the past few months, according to research by Homeloans.

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Finance 23 NOV 2011

Stamp duty cut OK for buyers

Victorian government plans to cut 60 days from the time given to pay stamp duty shouldn’t be a problem for most home...

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Hotspots 22 NOV 2011

Government guide points to Adelaide growth

Investors should take advantage of the growing opportunities in Adelaide, according to a leading property development...

Hotspots 22 NOV 2011

Queensland hotspots pinpointed

The biggest jump in the number of house sales in Queensland was reported in Gracemere, near Rockhampton, a new report...

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Finance 22 NOV 2011

First time investors seek out loan pre-approval

First time buyers looking to purchase in 2012 know that it is important to obtain loan pre-approval, a recent survey...