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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Finance • 30 Sep 2013
Rates to remain unchanged: HSBC
The Reserve Bank (RBA) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s board meeting as concerns about the value of the dollar play off against housing...
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Finance • 26 Sep 2013
Investors warned to look beyond rates
While low interest rates may be tempting, property investors must consider their long-term financial future, Consumer Affairs Victoria has warned.
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Finance • 26 Sep 2013
Home loans for investment housing jump by over $1.8 billion
The start of the new financial year has seen a major improvement in property investment lending throughout Australia.
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Finance • 25 Sep 2013
Rates will continue to fall: Residex
Australia will see further interest rate reductions, according to Residex.
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Finance • 25 Sep 2013
Common mistakes on retirement strategies
Many property investors' main motivation for building wealth through property is to 'provide for the future' and ensure a stable and stress-free retirement. Have you...
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Finance • 13 Sep 2013
Investors warned about debt structure
A leading adviser has urged investors to reassess their debt strategies and cautioned that interest rates may soon rise.
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Finance • 09 Sep 2013
Demand increases for variable loans
More borrowers are seeking out variable rate home loans, taking advantage of the current low interest rate environment.
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Finance • 09 Sep 2013
New credit scoring system will catch out investors
In March 2014 your credit file will include more information. What can you do to make sure you can still qualify for a mortgage?
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Finance • 03 Sep 2013
RBA rates remain unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made its decision on rate movement today at the bank's monthly meeting.
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Finance • 02 Sep 2013
Banks put the brakes on mining towns
As investors flock from mining town to mining town the banks have moved to stop the speculation. Can you still finance your investments?
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