Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

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Finance • 16 Sep 2015

Massive increase in vacancy rates

Vacancy rates have more than doubled in one capital city over the past 12 months, with new research indicating that landlords are being forced to reassess their rental...

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Finance • 07 Sep 2015

No spring in auction clearance rates

Sales data from the weekend just passed indicates that the first spring auctions failed to deliver a significant boost to Australia’s largest markets.

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Finance • 04 Sep 2015

Budgeting for your financial future

Many people put their hands up when asked if they're in a comfortable financial position, without realising that they've failed to budget for what the future may hold....

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Finance • 02 Sep 2015

Are the banks taking advantage of investors?

In recent months, the big four banks and a number of smaller lending institutions have attempted to put the brakes on investor lending – but is all as it seems?

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Finance • 01 Sep 2015

RBA Cash Rate Announcement - September 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its cash rate decision following a month of intense speculation.

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Finance • 01 Sep 2015

Cash rate to remain steady

The official cash rate is widely tipped to remain on hold ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s board meeting this afternoon.

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Finance • 25 Aug 2015

Clearance rates falling in major city

New data from the weekend confirms the cooling of one capital city's auction market, with another continuing to grow to new heights.

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Finance • 17 Aug 2015

Mortgage rates likely to rise again

Investors should expect further increases to mortgage rates in the near future, with a leading market analyst predicting that the banks are set to continue passing on...

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Finance • 12 Aug 2015

Financing property acquisitions successfully

The ability to leverage property to finance additional investments is a key enabler of successful property investment. However, it is important to use the correct type...

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Finance • 07 Aug 2015

Fixed rate loans becoming more popular

Demand for fixed rate home loans increased over the month of July in response to multiple banks increasing interest rates, according to an industry expert.

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