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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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How to handle a cash flow crisis

Jason Paetow, Director, Alliance Corp
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Why you shouldn't care about low interest rates

This is a dangerous time for inexperienced investors to be looking for a loan and if you want to save money, you need...
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Calls for cash rate to remain stable

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being urged to keep the cash rate at 2.5 per cent after new data was released...
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7 killer strategies for manufacturing your own equity: part 1

Investors need equity to keep growing their property portfolios – but how can you speed up the process? 
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Odds shorten for Melbourne Cup rate cut

A senior economist believes the faltering economy needs another rate cut and that a move on Melbourne Cup Day – when...
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Can instant equity really be achieved?

Investors are constantly chasing capital growth, and the faster they can get it, the better – but is it really...
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How to grow your portfolio faster using equity

Paul Myliotis, general manager, Oasis Property Buyers
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Investors ask: Small deposits

Q. Post-GFC there seem to be less options for people with small deposits to get into the property market, so what are...
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5 financial traps investors should avoid

Once you have secured your next property, the hard work isn't over - and you need to make sure you don't take your...
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Buyers gain leverage in market

As vendor discounting levels climb in many capital cities, buyers may have more room to negotiate.
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RBA Cash Rate Announcement - October 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Rate hikes loom ahead

A panel of financial experts has warned rates are likely to rise for the next three years, putting upwards pressure on...
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Bad credit doesn't mean you can't borrow

Do you have a bad credit history? Getting your home loan approved comes down to choosing the right lender.
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11 things to consider when applying for an investment loan

If you're about to apply for a loan for your next investment property, make sure you know what you're in for.
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Banks have reduced their fixed-rate home loans

It seems we are in the midst of a mortgage war with many of the big banks reducing their fixed-rate home loans to...
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Could an overdue phone bill kill your loan application?

Australia’s new credit reporting regime is in full swing, but will it limit your ability to build your property...
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Auction buyers risk loan shortfall

As market conditions heat up in capital cities, investors have been warned to avoid overpaying at auction or face a...
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Investor activity a risk to economy: RBA

In its biannual Financial Stability Review released yesterday, the RBA expressed concern over rapidly growing investor...
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Top 10 questions to ask a mortgage broker

Before you go to get your next investment property loan, make sure you ask your broker these 10 simple questions to...
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Banking blues

As your financial needs become increasingly complex, you may find your bank isn't paying you enough attention.
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Interest only loans explained

While principal and interest loans are still by far the most common option, interest only loans have been increasing in...
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RBA makes cash rate announcement - September 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Can all investors succeed through negative gearing?

Ben Kingsley, Director, Empower Wealth
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How to structure your finances for a multi-property portfolio 2

Lisa Montgomery, Finance expert, Resi Mortgage Corporation
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Housing sector strong but economy faces downturn

While the housing sector is predicted to drive economic growth over the next four years, Australia’s economy is in...
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