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.

Finance • 12 Feb 2026

More mortgage, less romance: Couples review their priorities

As the value of loans rose in 2025, couples have reviewed their priorities, sacrificing dates and romance in favour of their mortgages, while singles continue to feel...

Finance • 03 Feb 2026

RBA hands down shock rate decision

At its first meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid limited housing stock and strong buyer demand, further shaping property market...

Finance • 28 Jan 2026

Rate hike odds rise as CPI ticks higher

Millions of property owners face a near-certain rate hike next week after inflation data came in hotter than expected, raising the likelihood of higher mortgage costs.

Finance • 28 Jan 2026

Creating Your SMSF Property Investment Strategy

There’s a lot that goes into an SMSF property investment, key among them being a well-structured investment strategy.

Finance • 27 Jan 2026

Rising rates to spark mortgage stress and fire sales

Home owners and investors have been urged to reconsider their strategies, as potential RBA rate hikes may trigger mortgage stress and financial losses, forcing some...

Finance • 19 Jan 2026

Victoria leads investor lending growth

Investor lending has surged to record highs, driven by NSW and Victoria, while owner-occupier growth lags, highlighting strong investor demand for existing homes and...

Finance • 14 Jan 2026

Mortgage stress falls to 3-year low

The risk of mortgage stress among Australian borrowers is at its lowest level since January 2023, but analysts have warned that this won’t last should interest rates...

Finance • 12 Jan 2026

ANZ tightens up home lending to companies

The big four bank has told brokers it has changed its mortgage credit requirements for home loans with a company as the borrower.

Finance • 08 Jan 2026

Inflation eases, but rate rise threat lingers

Australia’s inflation has slowed following a 12-month high, but experts remain divided on whether the reduction is enough to protect households from higher interest...

Finance • 10 Dec 2025

RBA holds rates, but opportunities for investors remain

Although the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate steady, experts say that the property market will remain competitive for investors, with moderate,...