Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

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Finance • 24 Apr 2013

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 release enough equity by refinancing at the existing...

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Finance • 18 Apr 2013

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 well place yourself in a position to work fewer...

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Finance • 18 Apr 2013

Housing finance results show positivity

Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell is “quietly confident” of good results for housing finance in March, following the latest results from the Australian Bureau of...

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Finance • 12 Apr 2013

Queensland sees highest increase in fixed rate loans

Fixed rate home loans are becoming increasingly popular nationwide, with Queensland seeing the highest amount of interest, according to Mortgage Choice.

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Finance • 05 Apr 2013

How to get control of your finances

How much do I earn? This is a statement easily answered as you know your income and how much tax you pay. But do you know where it all goes? This is a crucial first step...

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Finance • 03 Apr 2013

Rates have hit the bottom

Since the Reserve Bank left the rates on hold yesterday at three per cent, experts have started to suggest that the next movement we see will be an increase.

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Finance • 02 Apr 2013

Rates on hold for April

In an announcement today, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

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Finance • 26 Mar 2013

Does Size Matter with Discount Interest Rates?

Investors are constantly looking for discounts on their rates, but is it really saving you as much as you think?

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Finance • 25 Mar 2013

What is equity?

When searching for your next property investment and you wonder what is fuelling this insatiable demand for more growth and better performing property, the term to best...

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Finance • 21 Mar 2013

Should you request a holding deposit?

A holding deposit is an amount of money (usually the equivalent of one week's rent) that is paid by the applicant whilst their application is being assessed, or between...

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