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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Finance • 05 May 2016
The ‘light-bulb moment’ that helped these property investors shift strategies
When they began their property investment journey together seven years ago, Lena Lindley and Lauren Curren focused on flipping properties and generating quick cash from...
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Finance • 04 May 2016
State’s property market to benefit from budget measures
A raft of recently announced government initiatives will drive growth across city and regional areas, according to a prominent real estate commentator.
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Finance • 03 May 2016
RBA makes much-anticipated cash rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its decision from its monthly board meeting.
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Philippe Brach read icon 2 min read
Finance • 02 May 2016
Big 4 bank or boutique lender?
When you are in the market for a mortgage, choosing between a big four bank and a smaller lender is a big decision.
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Finance • 02 May 2016
What do unemployment rates tell us about the property market?
Unemployment is generally accepted as a key benchmark figure to measure the overall health of an economy – but is that the case in this capital city?
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Finance • 27 Apr 2016
Major bank flags property slowdown
One of the big four banks has warned that the housing sector’s contribution to economic growth in Australia is set to ease throughout 2016.
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Finance • 20 Apr 2016
How to consolidate your debt as a property investor
Making smart decisions when consolidating your investment loans will give you a lot more access to your equity.
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Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’ read icon 1 min read
Finance • 13 Apr 2016
Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’
The current property tax structure is costing jobs, negatively affecting the property market and hurting progress, but reform won’t be as simple as it seems, according...
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Finance • 13 Apr 2016
Property investors at risk of mortgage default
Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default, at a time of record low rental yields and the deteriorating...
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Finance • 11 Apr 2016
Unlock your equity
Accessing the equity in your existing dwellings is the key to growing your investment portfolio – but is it as easy as it sounds?
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