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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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Rate cut 'likely' on Tuesday

Westpac chief economist Bill Evans believes the RBA is still on course to cut the cash rate in May.
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How to decrease your debt

Taking control of your debt will help you acquire more properties, more quickly. Here are some steps you can take to...
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Cash rate to 'hit 1.5pc by end of year'

The cost of money could be set to fall further, with one economist predicting the Reserve Bank will continue to cut the...
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Perth property investors have 2 million reasons to celebrate

New data has shown that Perth's run as an investment location for astute investors is not over. 
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How to achieve financial freedom

Financial independence means everything is possible, but how do you actually get there? 
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Is chasing the lowest interest rate worth the effort?

With lending rates at record lows, it's important to ensure you're getting the best deal – but is refinancing to a...
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RBA Rate Announcement - April 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its third board meeting of the year.
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Is it time to split your loan?

Have rates gone as low as they can go – and what should you do with your debts while money is so cheap? 
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National vacancy rate to rise in 2015

Australia's slowing economy is likely to cause increased vacancy rates nationwide through 2015, new forecasts...
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More rate cuts could be on the cards

A senior economist believes recent comments from Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens point to further rate cuts over...
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Why it is financially insane for young people to buy a new car

Every young person’s dream of owning a brand-new car can turn into a long-term financial nightmare by creating a...
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Rate cut still forecast despite positive growth

Interest rates have been tipped to fall in April or May despite seemingly encouraging growth figures that were recently...
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Should you consider a guarantor loan?

A guarantor loan can enable you to buy an investment property without a deposit, but once you take on this type of...
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RBA singles out housing to drive economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia has flagged the “substantial lift” in housing construction as evidence that monetary...
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RBA Rate Announcement - March 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its second board meeting of the year.
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RBA to 'cut cash rate today'

One major bank's chief economist is confident the RBA will lower the official cash rate later today after he correctly...
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Making the most out of historically-low interest rates

With the cost of mortgages expected to fall even further after interest rates plummeted to a historic low in February,...
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Momentum builds for back-to-back rate cuts

The property market might be about to get another shot in the arm, with a substantial number of economists forecasting...
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Economy 'won't be saved' by rate cut

One chief economist has argued that the historically low RBA cash rate of 2.25 per cent is not enough to promote...
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Is your repair bill accurate?

How can you be sure that the tradespeople your property manager is recommending are the best and most cost-effective...
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7 tips for investing on a small income

Investing in property isn't just for big earners and high rollers. Here's how you can buy multiple properties even if...
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Property boom won’t stop further rate cuts

The Reserve Bank of Australia has admitted that while Sydney house price growth is “concerning”, it is not strong...
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Seasonal slip in vacancy rates

Capital city vacancy rates tightened over January, new data has revealed.
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Stamp duty rises by 9pc during 2014

Stamp duty is continuing to rise in New South Wales, with one industry body calling for reform ahead of the upcoming...
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