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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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Finance 09 MAR 2011

Next rate rise delayed

Investors and home buyers may not face another rate rise until as late as August according to the latest forecasts from...

Hotspots 09 MAR 2011

New green standard for developments

A new green star rating tool is set to become national standard, paving the way for more sustainable Australian...

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Finance 08 MAR 2011

Westpac slams exit fee reforms

Westpac’s chief executive Gail Kelly has slammed the government’s proposed ban on exit fees as “poor public...

Hotspots 08 MAR 2011

Borrowers do their homework

Investors and home buyers are becoming savvier and doing a lot of their own mortgage leg work at home, new research has...

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Hotspots 07 MAR 2011

Construction activity contracts in February

The national construction industry reported an ongoing contraction in activity levels in February, albeit at a slower...

Hotspots 07 MAR 2011

Units take centre stage in Sydney

Units will be the most popular type of new dwelling across greater Sydney in the years ahead, according to a leading...

Hotspots 07 MAR 2011

Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees

The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition...

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Finance 07 MAR 2011

Fixed rate demand wanes

A spate of attractive variable rate promotions from Australia’s largest lenders has resulted in reduced appetite for...

Hotspots 04 MAR 2011

Consumer report lashes out at majors

Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the...

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Hotspots 04 MAR 2011

Outlook for property bright: McGrath

After a slow start to the year one leading industry pundit is expecting the Australian property market to gather...

Hotspots 04 MAR 2011

Buyers choose mutuals

More investors and home buyers are turning to credit unions and building societies to source financing, new figures...

Hotspots 04 MAR 2011

Outlook bleak for new home building

Building approvals slumped dramatically in January, new data has revealed, reigniting concerns about the ongoing level...

Hotspots 03 MAR 2011

Property outlook good: HIA

New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.

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Finance 02 MAR 2011

Steady rates to help new housing

The RBA’s decision to keep the official cash rate on hold will provide a nice confidence boost to the residential...

Hotspots 02 MAR 2011

NSW planning system singled out for criticism

A research report by the Productivity Commission has singled out New South Wales’ planning system as inefficient and...

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Finance 02 MAR 2011

RBA urged to hold pause on rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate on hold yesterday at 4.75 per cent, as was widely...

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Finance 01 MAR 2011

Westpac offers larger loans

Westpac is gearing up to capture new business by increasing its maximum loan to valuation ratio (LVR).

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Hotspots 01 MAR 2011

Data confirms January a quiet month for property

A spate of natural disasters across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria saw January property market activity slump...

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Finance 01 MAR 2011

NAB wins fight for customers

National Australia Bank is winning the battle for home loan customers, with new data showing the major outpaced its...

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Finance 01 MAR 2011

Housing affordability hit by rising rates

Last year’s spate of interest rate hikes has put a considerable dent in housing affordability.

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Hotspots 28 FEB 2011

Auction activity warms up - February 2011

Weekend auction activity is slowly gaining momentum but clearance rates remain down on this time last year.

Hotspots 28 FEB 2011

Carbon neutral apartments an Australia first

Grocon today announced plans for Australia’s first ‘Passive House’ apartment building to be developed within the...

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Finance 28 FEB 2011

Rates on hold till mid-year: HSBC

Economists widely believe the Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold again when the Board meets later this week.

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Finance 28 FEB 2011

CBA increases max LVR

The Commonwealth Bank has become the latest in a long line of lenders to increase its maximum LVR (loan to valuation...

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Finance 25 FEB 2011

CBA unveils ground breaking no fee loan

In what has been touted as an industry first, the Commonwealth Bank has launched a new no fee variable interest rate...