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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Beware of fake puppies and other holiday scams

Fraudsters are hard at work trying to con you over Christmas, says the Assistant Treasurer.

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5 key downsizer risks for younger SMSF clients

With the reduced age for downsizer contributions now passed, investors have been reminded of its potential...

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When should you let an investment property go?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of investing in property and forget that each investment is a business...

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Size of refinanced loans up 6% in October: Joust

“Over-extended” borrowers with larger home loans rushed to refinance in October as rapid rate hikes eat into their...

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Property Finance Uncut: RBA delivers Christmas rate rise pain — Here’s how borrowers should spend their holidays

With the Reserve Bank of Australia delivering a year-end rate pain and borrowers facing a dreaded “mortgage cliff”...

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Home loan deposit schemes have rebranded and expanded — so let’s make sure you’re across the basics for 2023

From the rebranding of existing federal government deposit schemes to increases in price caps for the Home Guarantee...

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RBA apology shows no finger on the pulse

This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe publicly apologised to Australian home owners for...

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What is Positive Gearing and how does it work?

As you get started with property investing, you may have heard of the term positive gearing. It is considered a more...

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Regional FHBs come out in droves for government scheme

Since its introduction earlier this year, the Albanese government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee scheme has...

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Decrease in new mortgages highlights extent of NSW downturn

New mortgage volumes have fallen as NSW’s market downturn continues to tighten its grip on the state, according to...

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NSW to get upper hand over other states from historic stamp duty reform

Experts claim that NSW’s first home buyer law and stamp duty reform will shift the market’s direction in the coming...

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Home buyers warned to beware of BNPL

An alarm has been raised about the pitfalls of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) for those looking to get a home loan.

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Why are investors getting stuck on the sidelines?

Tighter lending standards and high borrowing costs are continuing to throw a wrench in the works for buyers looking to...

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Does a 2.85% cash rate push Australia towards ‘uncharted waters’?

Tuesday’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise the cash rate to 2.85 per cent, the highest in...

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21.1% of mortgagors ‘at risk’ of mortgage stress: Roy Morgan

Rising interest rates have resulted in an estimated 948,000 mortgagors being “at risk” of mortgage stress,...

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Property still a big SMSF advice issue, says AFCA

One-stop shops encouraging SMSF property investment and borrowing still continue to account for a sizeable portion of...

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The rate that stops the nation

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has handed down its penultimate cash rate decision for 2022.

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Property Finance Uncut: Aussie borrowers hammered again – can rates go any higher?

While the Reserve Bank’s rate hike trajectory is painting a grim horror story for mortgage holders, these experts say...

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Why investors shouldn’t be overly concerned with interest rates

One Sydney property veteran has urged buyers to widen their financial focus at this time beyond interest rate rises. 

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Is another double-whammy rate rise on the way? The banks weigh in

Ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monthly board meeting on Melbourne Cup Day, Australia’s big four...

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WA approves home owner insurance reforms

The McGowan government doubles its maximum payouts for home owners affected by builder insolvencies.

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Buying a 2nd home: How does its equity work?

Everybody wants to be in the best possible financial position when buying a home.

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Rent increases stall despite vacancy rates at record lows

CoreLogic’s Quarterly Rental Review for Q3 2022 indicates that vacancy rates continue to plummet, this time reaching...

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Why buyers should beware of lower property prices

The Australian dream of entering the property market doesn’t come with a “magic rule as to when to enter and exit...

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Construction costs hit 20-year high with no reprieve in sight

New data from CoreLogic for the third quarter of 2022 has indicated the severity of the construction cost crisis...

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