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Smart Property Investment’s Property Market Updates rounds up the latest property market news and essential information that can help investors track the movements which shape Australia’s biggest property markets, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Each report, released monthly, includes sections that focus on the capital cities’ status on factors that may affect investment decisions, including amendments on regulations governing property, the rise or fall of property values and rental rates and the changes in the level of supply and demand. The reports also identify the various growth drivers in each capital city, such as growth in population, jobs and infrastructure, as well as investment hotspots. Property experts weigh in on the latest market information and share top investment advice on the best ways to navigate the property investment landscape despite challenging conditions and unpredictable movements. Through consistent market updates, SPI works to help every Australian property investor make the best investment decisions for their growing portfolios

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Investor Strategy 08 FEB 2024

2023 lays the foundation for success in 2024

Australia’s total property sale settlements in the December quarter ended the year on a high, according to the latest...
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Tax & Legal 06 FEB 2024

Reminder on rent bidding issued in Victoria

Real estate agencies that represent landlords are being urged to review their rental processes and practices in...
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Investor Strategy 02 FEB 2024

What’s tipping first-time buyers to buyer’s agents?

Acknowledging the complexity of property investment, InvestorKit, in partnership with Smart Property Investment and...
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Finance 01 FEB 2024

How reservicing your loan could be key in this climate

Mortgage prison doesn’t have to be a financial sentence, according to one mortgage broker.
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Finance 31 JAN 2024

Latest on inflation – is a rate cut in the works?

The latest inflationary figures are painting a promising picture for the likelihood of a lower cash rate coming sooner...
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Investor Strategy 31 JAN 2024

Using history to make tomorrow’s investment decisions

History is an asset to property investors; the trick is using it to your advantage.
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Investor Strategy 30 JAN 2024

Which state has Australia’s best performing economy?

It’s the first time this particular state has come out on top, according to the latest CommSec State of the States...
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Investor Strategy 19 JAN 2024

‘No threat to residents’ in Macquarie Park apartment building

The building commissioner has released a statement to reiterate that a defect in a Sydney apartment block poses no...
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Tax & Legal 16 JAN 2024

Are you taxed on income or capital account for your property transactions, and what difference does it make?

There are three ways in which profits from land transactions may be taxed:
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Finance 11 JAN 2024

Cash rate reduction could be on the cards in 2024

Home buyers and mortgage holders may be able to expect a drop in the cash rate over the coming year, if the latest...
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Tax & Legal 11 JAN 2024

Call to lift stamp duty concession thresholds by $250k in Qld

The “lazy tax” needs an update in the Sunshine State, according to a prominent real estate CEO.
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Tax & Legal 11 JAN 2024

Council rate increases to be capped in Victoria

The state government is looking to reduce pressures on household budgets over the coming two years.
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Investor Strategy 09 JAN 2024

Crucial deadline looms for foreign owners of Victorian property

Foreign purchasers of real estate in Victoria may need to make important notifications by mid-January where their...
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Investor Strategy 08 JAN 2024

The 8 ways a buyer’s agent can assist in property transactions

From scouting for your first property to growing your portfolio, buyer’s agents can help you navigate the...
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Investor Strategy 03 JAN 2024

SPI’s top 10 podcasts for 2023

What did our listeners enjoy the most across the year? We unpack the 10 biggest podcasts of 2023.
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Investor Strategy 03 JAN 2024

What is stopping Australians from property investing?

In spite of economic downturns, real estate remains a robust investment vehicle, endowing the investor with protection...
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Investor Strategy 22 DEC 2023

Just how stressful is buying a property in Australia?

As Australia’s property investment landscape grows more complex, it becomes worthwhile to gauge how stressful it can...
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Investor Strategy 21 DEC 2023

Drop in vacancy rates ‘no cause for Christmas cheer’

The latest data reveals a decade-low rental vacancy situation is stirring in Sydney.
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Tax & Legal 21 DEC 2023

WA set for building laws overhaul

The Western Australian government has revealed its most significant reforms to building and construction laws in more...
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Hotspots 21 DEC 2023

Booming population puts stress on Perth’s affordability status

A leading executive has revealed that strong population growth is keeping the pressure on Western Australia’s...
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