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 • 15 May 2014
Which financial experts do you need on your side?
Being responsible for your own finances is important, however, you may find that employing the help of finance professionals can help you put your finances to its best...
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Finance • 14 May 2014
Property not immune from Budget cutbacks
While last night’s federal Budget introduced no changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax, property investors may still be affected by austere spending cuts.
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Finance • 13 May 2014
Rates to remain on hold despite tough Budget: AMP
The cash rate is likely to remain on hold for months to come even if the federal Budget harms consumer confidence and spending, according to AMP Capital’s chief...
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Finance • 06 May 2014
RBA Rate Announcement - May 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 05 May 2014
Interest may rise even if rates on hold
Though the cash rate is predicted to remain unchanged at tomorrow’s Reserve Bank meeting, borrowers should watch out for out-of-cycle home loan hikes, a loan...
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Finance • 01 May 2014
Fears of rate hike prompt borrowers to turn to fixed loans
Homeowners and investors are increasingly choosing fixed rate home loans as speculation of an interest rate rise escalates, according to new data.
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Finance • 29 Apr 2014
Five common financial traps landlords need to avoid
If you are the proud owner of an investment property, chances are you worked hard for it. As a landlord,  understanding how to protect yourself from common financial...
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Finance • 28 Apr 2014
Top three tips for securing loan approval
If you are looking for that dream home or investment property, it pays dividends to be well prepared from the outset, especially for those people who will require a...
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Finance • 24 Apr 2014
Investors advised to reduce their debt
Australian mortgage holders have been told now is the best time to pay down their home loans and make additional repayments before interest rates inevitably rise again.
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Finance • 22 Apr 2014
RBA signals rates will stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed the official cash rate is likely to remain at 2.5 per cent “for some time”.
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