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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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Rates unlikely to be cut further

The Reserve Bank (RBA) is unlikely to cut rates next month after the Australian labour market posted better than...
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Investor home loans top $17 billion

Growing confidence in the Australian property market is underlined by the latest ABS lending figures which show a jump...
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Perth records the highest rental yield growth rate

Perth is rapidly becoming a magnet for property investors throughout Australia because of surging rental yields. The...
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Rates on Hold - June 2013

After moving interest rates to a 53 year low in May, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave rates unchanged...
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Economists divided over rates

Economists are divided as to whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate tomorrow.
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Rate cut effect unclear

Investors will be watching any rate movements closely next week, but it’s unclear as to what effect they may have on...
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Home loans increase in WA as population booms

Western Australia is leading the nation’s increase in housing loan activity, with an increase of 26.5 per cent over...
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Most repaying over their mortgage’s minimum

A majority of mortgage holders are currently making additional repayments to their loans, helped by low interest rates,...
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Successful loan structuring

Most property investors realise that debt plays a part in operating most investment properties. Furthermore, those...
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Get purchasing power with faster finances

While the steps to purchasing a property – especially your first – can be a lengthy process, there are a few things...
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A quick guide to pre-approval

Going in with your finances at the ready can prove to be a crucial element in securing that perfect investment at...
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Budget cuts to hurt ACT property

The culling of more than 1,200 public sector jobs in the next financial year on top of significant job cuts last year...
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Rate lows changing property landscape

The low interest rate environment we’re currently experiencing is causing a shift in the property landscape and...
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Another rate cut expected

Despite the current rate environment sitting at ‘historic lows’ we’re still expecting a further cut, according to...
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State budget benefits property sector

The 2013/2014 Victorian state Budget will benefit the property market at the expense of first home buyers, according to...
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Rate cut a mixed picture for investors

While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate yesterday to a record low, investors must remember that...
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Cash rate cut to 2.75pc

The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.
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Falling interest rates can be a 'double edged' sword

While falling interest rates means that the cost of holding a property is reduced due to lower mortgage repayments, it...
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Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards

The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow,...
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Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high

The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to...
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Rates may drop even further

Numerous experts have suggested rates may be cut in May, based on weak indicators and the patchy response to current...
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Investors Ask: Debt/equity balance

Q. I bought my first investment property three years ago and it has gone up in value nicely. I’m confident I can...
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5 Quick tips to change your finances

If you look at planning 5 hours to commit to 5 simple methods to change your finances over this weekend, then you may...
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Housing finance results show positivity

Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell is “quietly confident” of good results for housing finance in March, following...
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Queensland sees highest increase in fixed rate loans

Fixed rate home loans are becoming increasingly popular nationwide, with Queensland seeing the highest amount of...
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