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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Finance • 14 Oct 2014
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 the RBA next meets – is likely.
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Nick Burke read icon 3 min read
Finance • 13 Oct 2014
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 possible to create 'instant equity'? 
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Finance • 13 Oct 2014
How to grow your portfolio faster using equity
Paul Myliotis, general manager, Oasis Property Buyers
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Finance • 10 Oct 2014
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 my options and how much can I realistically borrow...
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Gavin Smith read icon 2 min read
Finance • 10 Oct 2014
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 eye off the prize. 
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Finance • 10 Oct 2014
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 read icon 2 min read
Finance • 07 Oct 2014
RBA Cash Rate Announcement - October 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 07 Oct 2014
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 investors’ repayments.
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Otto Dargan read icon 3 min read
Finance • 02 Oct 2014
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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Warren Littlefair read icon 2 min read
Finance • 02 Oct 2014
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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