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 • 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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Finance • 16 May 2013
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 could pull the rug out from under Canberra’s...
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Finance • 15 May 2013
Rate lows changing property landscape
The low interest rate environment we’re currently experiencing is causing a shift in the property landscape and opportunities available, warns a property specialist...
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