Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

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Finance • 17 Jun 2013

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 in borrowing activity by investors.

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Finance • 07 Jun 2013

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 latest figures produced by Australian Property...

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Finance • 04 Jun 2013

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 at its June meeting.

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Finance • 03 Jun 2013

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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Finance • 31 May 2013

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 the market.

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Finance • 30 May 2013

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 the past year.

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Finance • 29 May 2013

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, according to a recent survey.

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Finance • 24 May 2013

Successful loan structuring

Most property investors realise that debt plays a part in operating most investment properties. Furthermore, those sophisticated investors who learn that ‘sensible’...

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Finance • 17 May 2013

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 you can do now to speed up your finances and...

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Finance • 17 May 2013

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 auction, or to give yourself some extra peace of mind...

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