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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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‘Property bubble to pop’ when rates rise

Prices in one capital city are set to decline once the cash rate starts to climb, according to a new report. 
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How to structure your finances and build a multi-property portfolio

If you want to build a multi-property portfolio, there are a few steps you can take to optimise your cash flow and...
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RBA hints at more rate cuts

The Reserve Bank’s statement on monetary policy for February suggests the cash rate is still not low enough.
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Rate cut will have ‘minimal impact’ on rental market

Commenting on the recent rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia, property experts have said the drop will have...
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FHB error could aggravate investor lending issue

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has admitted a 26 per cent error in its first home buyer statistics, potentially...
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4 signs it's time for a home loan health check

It's not just the record-low cash rate which should be prompting you to review your finances and seek out the best...
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Rates forecast to fall to 2pc

Two prominent economists have praised the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to reduce the cash rate and have...
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3 rules to follow to get your loan approved

If you want to grow a substantial property portfolio, you're going to have to borrow from the banks - which means you...
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RBA Rate Announcement - February 2015

For the first time since August 2013, the Reserve Bank of Australia has changed the official cash rate.
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RBA tipped to reduce cash rate tomorrow

The Reserve Bank of Australia is just 24 hours away from cutting interest rates to record-low levels, two commentators...
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Victoria leads the way in mortgage decline

Activity in the mortgage market has dropped across all states, while property listings are up, according to a report by...
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Feb rate cut would be ‘justified’

The release of new figures has prompted more calls for the official cash rate to be cut on 3 February.
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House prices to moderate

The outlook for house prices over the next one to two years has pared back in all states, says a residential property...
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Speculation grows ahead of Feb rates decision

An economics commentator has weighed in on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut the official cash rate at its...
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How to save $50K on your mortgage: ASIC

Borrowers have been urged to pay off their mortgage early, get their debts under control and broaden their knowledge of...
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More economists predict rate cut

ANZ has become the latest bank to predict interest rate cuts are just around the corner.
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RBA urged to consider rate cut at next meeting

Recent figures show there is “moderating activity” in the housing market, causing one real estate body to call on...
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Vacancy rates recovering

New data shows rental vacancy rates across one state are stable or falling, while some regional markets are offering...
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5 smart property finance tips for savvy investors

Before you even think about researching your next property deal, you need to have all of your finance 'ducks in a...
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Rate cut hopes rest on 'weak foundations'

The Commonwealth Bank has bucked the trend by forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia is unlikely to cut...
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Rocket your rental income by $1,000 instantly - here's how

In just a few simple steps, you can significantly increase your rental income and grow your wealth.
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Act early to stop debt spiral, says broker

As investors review their financial fitness for the New Year, one mortgage broker has some top tips on what to do if...
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‘Dead certainty’ rates will be cut by April

Commentators are increasingly speculating about multiple interest rate adjustments occurring this year, with one going...
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Borrowers banking on interest rate cuts

Homebuyers are increasingly favouring variable or split loans over fixed rates in the hope that rates will continue to...
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RBA gives first hint of 2015 rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia has discussed the possibility of a rate reduction in 2015 but still believes a period of...
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