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.

Finance • 28 Nov 2023

1 in 3 Australian homes are cheaper to buy than rent

More than one-third (or 36.3 per cent) of homes across the country are cheaper to buy than they are to rent at current prices.

Finance • 27 Nov 2023

Another rate raise ‘to put a further 75k mortgages at risk’

If the Reserve Bank increases rates next month, almost one-third of mortgage holders will be stressed by repayments, Roy Morgan says.

Finance • 22 Nov 2023

NSW home building 'pattern book' to speed development approvals

The state is looking to the past for inspiration in addressing its present housing issues by announcing the development of a “pattern book” for home designs that...

Finance • 20 Nov 2023

Asia-Pacific commercial investment at lowest level since 2010

Commercial investment in the Asia-Pacific region has plummeted a staggering 22 per cent since Q3 last year.

Finance • 20 Nov 2023

Modular building steps up to tackle social housing supply crisis

Australia has set itself the task of building millions of new homes over the course of five years, including thousands of much-needed social and affordable dwellings.

Finance • 15 Nov 2023

Busting myths around boosting borrowing power

Borrowers often wonder how they could increase their borrowing capacity and buy multiple investment properties. Mortgage broker Eva Loisance offers her tips on how to...

Finance • 15 Nov 2023

Borrowing power has dropped $200k for the average Aussie

The average Australian has seen a 30 per cent drop in their borrowing power since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began lifting rates 19 months ago.

Finance • 14 Nov 2023

Why your mortgage matters

Here’s the biggest secret to getting a better return on your investment property.

Finance • 14 Nov 2023

5 strategies for a successful remortgage

Mortgage getting you down? Here are five ways to make sure your negotiation ends with a win.

Finance • 14 Nov 2023

Government is addressing young Aussies’ biggest home ownership barrier: Collins

In a community engagement session, federal Housing Minister Julie Collins has told young Australians she is committed to solving their biggest housing challenge.