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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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What to do when you’re not satisfied with the bank valuation

Many property investors often entrust property valuations to professionals, but knowing how they work can help you be...
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RBA predicted to cut rates this year

Real estate industry leaders believe a rate cut is on the cards, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to...
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RBA announces March rates decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the decision of its monthly board meeting.
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It’s all in the planning when it comes to getting off-the-plan finance

Promoted by With at least 39 apartment developments currently under construction in the Perth metropolitan area and...
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What are the big four banks doing to investment loans?

With the big four banks complying with lending changes, what does this mean for property investors?
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Investment tip: A two-step guide for structuring finances

One of the most important factors to consider when growing your portfolio is financing — after all, investments...
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How your living expenses will affect your borrowing ability and is it time to chat with your lender?

In this week's The Smart Property Investment Show, top mortgage broker Ross Le Quesne offers his forecast on possible...
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Rate hikes a ‘significant blow’ to housing affordability

The raft of interest rate hikes in November last year had a significant impact on housing affordability, a new report...
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Bank sales on the rise, prices discounted by more than 50%

The situation looks dire for this troubled region, but could the shocking figures be hiding a story of underlying...
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RBA February cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.
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Are you putting your equity to good use?

Unless you keep up-to-date with median price changes in your investment suburbs, your property portfolio could be...
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Rate hikes 'demolish' property boom

A leading economist has spoken out about the catastrophic effect APRA’s mortgage lending curbs have had on home buyer...
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How much do you really care about cash rates?

It’s that time again – the first rate announcement of 2016 is looming. The banks might not pay attention any more,...
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Investors divided on fixing loans

Australian property investors are split over whether now is a good time to fix their loans, new research has revealed.
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Is capital growth the key to financial freedom?

Having savings in the bank simply isn't enough to build wealth. So how can investing in property get you on the road...
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Investment tip: Controlling your capacity to pay

Before making a career out of helping property investors make smarter decisions, Todd Hunter spent years building his...
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Should you pay off your home loan before you invest?

There are plenty of options available to homeowners when it comes to managing your own mortgage.
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Interest rate predictions for 2016

Property owners are encouraged to consider interest rate conditions for the New Year to sufficiently manage their...
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What does a lower clearance rate mean for buyers?

Stock levels have gone through the roof over the last month. The REIV released its December Research Bulletin last week...
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Investors to cash in on desperate sellers before Christmas

Property investors who are waiting to see how the market performs in 2016 are missing out on serious bargains as...
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Bank issues dire warning to investors for 2016

Investors have been told to brace for rising vacancies, reduced rents, falling property values and greater settlement...
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The costs of building a property portfolio

Beginning a property investment journey entails not only education and mentorship but also enough savings to jumpstart...
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End of days for land banking company

Liquidators have been appointed to a failed land banking company, amidst allegations that investor funds had been...
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Should landlords automatically increase rent price when bank rates go up?

Many property investors automatically consider an increase their rent prices when bank rates go up, but mortgage broker...
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Buying a bargain from the bank

Mortgagee sales can be a prime opportunity for investors to buy into high-growth markets at a steep discount, but there...
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