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 • 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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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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