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 • 13 May 2013
Another rate cut expected
Despite the current rate environment sitting at ‘historic lows’ we’re still expecting a further cut, according to a chief economist.
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Finance • 10 May 2013
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 the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).
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Finance • 08 May 2013
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 standard variable rates are not yet down to GFC lows...
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Finance • 07 May 2013
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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Finance • 07 May 2013
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 can also mean that the negative gearing benefits...
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Finance • 06 May 2013
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, but one economist remains confident we’ll see a...
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Finance • 06 May 2013
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 Mortgage Choice.
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Finance • 29 Apr 2013
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 cuts so far.
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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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