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 • 09 May 2024

Is ‘rentvesting’ causing loan sizes to spiral upwards?

Amid a dwindling supply of rental properties, the “rentvesting” efforts of buyers and investors are having profound effects on loan size and volume.

Finance • 08 May 2024

$5k incentive on offer for vacant property owners to become landlords in WA

A new incentive scheme for property owners to fill empty homes will be rolled out in Western Australia.

Finance • 07 May 2024

RBA hands down May cash rate decision

Amid much speculation as to which way interest rates will go in 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has shared its latest update to the cash rate target.

Finance • 06 May 2024

Is a move to raid super for house deposits a trap?

Experts warn that rumblings of a Coalition push for uncapped usage of super for house deposits would only make young Australians wait longer to own their first home.

Finance • 06 May 2024

NSW property commissioner breaks silence on Netstrata

The state has launched an independent review into Netstrata’s practices following allegations the firm was charging excessive fees and taking kickbacks.

Finance • 03 May 2024

National home prices hit new record in April

Higher interest rates haven’t dented property prices, which hit their peak nationally in April 2024, according to new data.

Finance • 02 May 2024

The builder stepping in to save Aussies’ new home dreams

Lucas Patterson started his building company intending to create bespoke homes, but his plans changed when he realised how many hopeful new home owners were in need of...

Finance • 30 Apr 2024

Want a home loan? Avoid these 5 red flags

When it comes to getting your first home loan, here are the warning signs that lenders and mortgage brokers are looking out for.

Finance • 29 Apr 2024

Is the latest inflation data cause for investor concern?

A higher than expected rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the March quarter was not what Australians were hoping to see.

Finance • 25 Apr 2024

Property investing with as little as $5k: New pooled mortgages fund launches

A Queensland-based unlisted managed investment firm is launching a new pooled mortgages fund, offering the chance to invest across Queensland and Victorian markets.