Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

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Finance • 30 Sep 2026

Fifth rate hike back on the table as inflation surges

Fresh inflation data has added another layer of uncertainty for the property market, with buyers now facing higher borrowing costs while waiting to see whether prices...

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Finance • 29 Sep 2026

Property market regresses by over a decade as RBA hands cash rate decision

At its sixth meeting of the year, the central bank announced its latest cash rate decision amid ongoing global tensions, higher cost of living and a slower property...

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Finance • 21 Sep 2026

Big 4 banks now expect a September rate hike

Just a week before the next Reserve Bank meeting, the four major Australian banks have reviewed their forecast, now predicting another rate hike in September.

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Finance • 08 Sep 2026

Big 4 banks now back November rate hike

The big four banks are now united in expecting another interest rate hike before the end of the year, after Westpac became the final major lender to forecast a November...

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Finance • 11 Aug 2026

Rate hold creates a spring window for investors

The RBA’s rate hold gives property investors a clearer runway ahead of spring, but tight borrowing capacity and elevated costs continue to weigh on cash flow as...

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Finance • 11 Aug 2026

RBA rate call: What happens next for property?

At its fifth meeting of the year, the RBA has announced its cash rate decision, with higher living costs and tax changes weighing on buyer demand, borrowing capacity,...

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Finance • 10 Aug 2026

Buyer nearly loses $1.2m after fake settlement email

A young mother was nearly wiped out of $1.2 million in a settlement redirection scam, with a single extra letter in the email address standing between buying a property...

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Finance • 30 Jul 2026

Mortgage-free? Here is how Australians celebrate

Paying off a mortgage is a major milestone, but what comes next? Investors and home owners shared how they celebrated and where they directed the extra cash flow.

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Finance • 29 Jul 2026

RBA’s August showdown: Has inflation saved borrowers from another hike?

Inflation has eased for the third month in a row, falling to 3.8 per cent in June and giving the RBA some much-needed relief, but will it be enough to avoid a rate hike?...

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Finance • 27 Jul 2026

The borrowing traps that cost investors their portfolios

Making just one wrong borrowing move could derail an investor’s portfolio, causing poorly structured loans, negative equity, and missed opportunities. This is how you...

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