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Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

Property investment is often regarded as a game of finance. Here’s how you can best understand the financing options and strategies to suit your portfolio.

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After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered its seventh cash rate decision for the...
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How do you increase your home's market value? Whether you’re an avid investor, seller, or looking to lease out your...
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What is one of the most effective ways you can build wealth? Investing in your future is something we should all take...
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New research has revealed just how much young Australians are forced to save for their first home deposit.
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RBA delivers September cash rate decision

Amid much speculation around interest rates in the remaining year’s interest trajectory, the Reserve Bank of...
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The government has failed to bring a vote on its Help to Buy legislation after hoping to force the issue this week –...
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The great Australian dream is still alive and well, according to a new study.
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Household deposits reach record high $1.5tn

Off the top of pronounced July growth, recent data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has...
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After 20 consecutive months of growth, house prices in August 2024 climbed to a record high.
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There’s been a string of property-related scams reported in the lead-in to spring, with home buyers urged to stay on...
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NSW recoups $9m from first home buyers caught ‘gaming the system’

The state offers stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers – but only as long as they use the...
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The drop in consumer price index (CPI) was welcomed by the property and housing industry, even as key players warned...
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WA makes move to help finish stalled residential construction

The Western Australian government has announced a second round of funding to help builders complete unfinished...
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The state government has announced that 30,000 Western Australian seniors have claimed the $400 safety and security...
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Senate launches inquiry into finance for first home buyers

Does Australia’s financial regulation need a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers? The Senate economics...
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Better protections for NSW home owners whose builder goes bust

A review into how to better protect residents looking to build their own homes has kicked off in NSW.
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Aussies are now paying up to 3x their original home price in loans

With mortgage rates now as high as 8.9 per cent with some lenders, an Australian home owner may end up paying $1.7...
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The slowest rent rises in four years were recorded in July 2024, with some capitals seeing rental values drop back or...
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We have seen more than our fair share of crises in the past half decade. At times there’s been a looming economic...
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August cash rate call provides clarity for spring market

It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold...
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5 factors to consider before refinancing a mortgage

With refinancing surging in popularity over the past 12 months, home owners must consider whether refinancing is right...
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