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.

NSW parliament house spi_tdhggi

Tax & Legal • 19 JUN 2024

NSW budget: Taxes targeting property and new home funding

With NSW home to the capital with the highest median home price in the country, the cost of housing has been an issue that many hope to see mitigated in the 2024–25...

Victoria Melbourne houses aerial spi_bzwbos

Investor Strategy • 19 JUN 2024

Victorian councils to be consulted on 2m new homes by 2050s

The Victorian government will look to incorporate the local knowledge of its councils in fulfilling the state’s lofty future housing goals.

RBA signage new 4 spi_wghrsz

Investor Strategy • 18 JUN 2024

RBA delivers cash rate call for June

Amid ongoing speculation about this year’s interest rate trajectory, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered its final cash rate call for FY24.

byron bay new aerial spi_n6ihrm

Hotspots • 18 JUN 2024

Escaping Sydney? Check out these 5 luxury regional destinations

Leaving the big smoke doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality of life.

Perth Western Australia aerial shot spi

Tax & Legal • 18 JUN 2024

Faulty work on Perth property lands electrician with $15k fine

An electrician whose work was deemed to have failed safety standards has copped a significant fine.

construction worker onsite spi_da1pgz

Investor Strategy • 17 JUN 2024

Population growth raises construction industry alarm

Australia’s population increased by 651,200 residents in the 2023 calendar year, while only 172,725 dwellings were completed.

perth CBD new spi_of1qu8

Investor Strategy • 17 JUN 2024

Why Perth still has a lot of growth in the tank

Property prices in Perth have surged over the last year. This might lead some to believe that the city is reaching the peak of its cycle.

western au perth suburbs spi_frwvz2

Finance • 17 JUN 2024

Affordability worsens in WA’s housing market

Despite persisting as Australia’s most affordable state, recent REIA data has confirmed that the proportion of income needed to fulfil both loan repayments and rental...

tax return receipts calculator spi_j8xo6o

Tax & Legal • 17 JUN 2024

How to maximise your tax return for property investors

As we head towards the end of the financial year, now is the time to take steps to get your tax affairs in order and look at any last-minute planning to maximise your...

Tasmania suburbs aerial spi

Tax & Legal • 13 JUN 2024

Tasmania clears first hurdle to ‘stamp out stamp duty’

Significant changes to reduce the amount of property tax paid by first home buyers has passed the Tasmanian lower house.