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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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REINSW calls for 'pay as you go' stamp duty

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) is calling the state government to introduce a ‘pay as you go’ scheme for...
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ANZ lifts rates again

At its monthly rate meeting last Friday, ANZ announced it will increase the interest on its standard variable rate by...
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Gov't considers gradual stamp duty payment

Paying stamp duty off over a number of years in order to kick start the property market is one idea under consideration...
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May rate cut on the cards

Pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut the cash rate in May after unexpected hurdles slow...
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Mining industry masking need for rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) must cut interest rates to help support ailing sections of the local economy that...
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Debt or deposit?

It’s a common dilemma facing many aspiring home buyers. You’re trying to put as much money as you can towards a...
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Buyers look to safety of fixed rates

The unstable rate environment is encouraging more investors to err on the side of caution and lock in their mortgage,...
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Industry condemns rate decision

The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate has been slammed by leading industry stakeholders.
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Official cash rate expected to stay on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.25 per cent for the foreseeable...
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New finance products for self-employed investors

Self-employed investors looking for financing may benefit under a new specialised suite of loan products from National...
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HIA calls for rate cuts

The Housing Industry Association is calling on the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate yet again in a bid to...
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Auction clearance rates steady

Auction clearance rates continue to hover around 50 per cent in Melbourne and Sydney, suggesting the market is neither...
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More rate hikes to come

Investors may still see their lenders moving rates independently of the Reserve Bank, despite no changes being seen...
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Housing finance improves: ABS

A marginal increase in housing finance commitments was seen nationally in January, according to recently released...
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Fixed rate demand set to slump

Borrower interest in fixed rate products could wane as a handful of lenders raise the interest on their fixed rate...
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Borrowers look to smaller lenders

More Australians are considering a switch to a smaller lender, a new survey has revealed.
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Banks to hold firm on rates

The major banks should keep their interest rates on hold in March, a new survey has revealed.
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Rate decision slammed

The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.25 per cent yesterday has been slammed by...
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Auction clearance rate tops 57 pc in SE Qld

South East Queensland's auction clearance rate hit 57 per cent last week, with an increasing number of vendors being...
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Rates on Hold - March 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official cash rate on hold for the second consecutive month.
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RBA to hold rates

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets later today as strong economic data continues to...
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Investors not showing interest in fixed rate loans

Investors are not necessarily returning to fixed rate loans, despite uncertainty about rates, according to new loan...
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Out of cycle movements to drive rate cut

The majors’ decision to lift rates independently of the Reserve Bank could encourage the Board to cut the official...
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Look for a lower rate

With continuing uncertainty around how the banks respond to RBA rate announcements, Shane Oliver suggests investors...
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Investors must look beyond rates

Investors should be looking beyond the interest rate and putting loan features, fees and their financial objectives...
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