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.
Carolyn Parrella read icon 2 min read
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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Richard Symes read icon 3 min read
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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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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