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.
How to structure your finances for a multi-property portfolio read icon 1 min read
Finance • 22 Apr 2014
How to structure your finances for a multi-property portfolio
Lisa Montgomery, spokesperson, Resi
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Finance • 17 Apr 2014
The risks of breaking a fixed rate home loan
Some mortgage holders who fixed their rate a few years ago are now looking to break their fixed loan to take advantage of the low interest rates. But is it worth doing?
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Cate Bakos read icon 3 min read
Finance • 11 Apr 2014
I don't like properties which the banks don't like
As a buyers agents, our role is not only to secure the property and deal with the negotiations and due-diligence and post-contract processes. We are there to guide our...
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Finance • 10 Apr 2014
Different types of loans and who they suit
The home loan market is a confusing place to be in. Features and fees can be difficult to decipher, so finding out what loan may suit you best can be difficult.
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Andrew Crossley read icon 2 min read
Finance • 08 Apr 2014
Property investment advisors can help where financial planners cannot
Many people turn to financial planners or advisors when they're trying to secure their financial future - but these professionals may not be able to help you with...
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Finance • 02 Apr 2014
Investors warned to prepare for rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate on hold yesterday, but homeowners are being told to brace themselves for what may come later in the year.
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Finance • 01 Apr 2014
RBA Rate Announcement - April 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 26 Mar 2014
Consolidating your debt
Consolidating your credit card debt at home loan rates can be an effective way to reduce the interest paid and sets you up to be better off in both the short-term and...
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Finance • 24 Mar 2014
Rates to remain on hold until 2015: Smartline
Australian mortgage holders could be set to enjoy another 12 months of historically low interest rates, according to Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers.
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Finance • 20 Mar 2014
Rates to remain at record lows
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has signalled that interest rates are unlikely to rise anytime soon. 
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