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 • 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.

Finance • 13 Nov 2023

WA landlords get $10k to turn Airbnbs into long-term rentals

A slew of new regulations on short-term rentals in Western Australia – and some monetary bonuses – are designed to push property owners back into the long-term...

Finance • 13 Nov 2023

Sydney, Melbourne new home starts hardest hit by cash rate hikes

Rising mortgage rates could be making it harder for Australia to build the new homes it needs.

Finance • 13 Nov 2023

Why Australians are no longer in a rush to refinance

Record refinancing numbers appear to have hit a cliff, as the rate of borrowers looking to change lenders experiences a substantial fall.

Finance • 13 Nov 2023

Lenders pass on RBA’s November rate hike

Australia’s banks have begun raising interest rates on home loan and savings after the RBA’s latest rate increase.

Finance • 02 Nov 2023

7 misconceptions about investing for wealth

Myths about property investment abound, and knowing the difference between fact and fiction can set good investors apart from the crowd.