Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

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Finance • 02 Nov 2011

Cash rate cut to spur refinancing

Thirty-six per cent of property owners are more likely to refinance now the cash rate has dropped, a Mortgage Choice survey has found.

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Finance • 02 Nov 2011

RBA Cuts Rates - November 2011

For the second consecutive year, the Reserve Bank of Australia has managed to upstage the race that stops a nation – Melbourne Cup.

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Finance • 01 Nov 2011

Victoria to cut stamp duty payment deadline

The time limit for the payment of stamp duty will be reduced under laws introduced by Victoria’s Baillieu government late last week.

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Finance • 31 Oct 2011

Interest rate cut to 'encourage' auctions

Current flat auction activity in all major capital cities could pick up if the Reserve Bank of Australia decides to slash rates tomorrow, Real Estate Institute of...

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Finance • 31 Oct 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find information on property prices in the area I want to buy?A: Smart Property Investment has data on over 4,000 suburbs across Australia – for both...

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Finance • 28 Oct 2011

No deposit loans remain unlikely

First time buyers continue to seek out 100 per cent home loans, despite few lenders providing this product.

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Finance • 26 Oct 2011

Rate ‘declines’ in borrowers’ interest

Recent “notable declines” in interest rates will assist new borrowers, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Deputy Governor said at an investment conference earlier...

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Finance • 25 Oct 2011

Rate cut won't boost spending

If the RBA cuts rates before Christmas a majority of Australians will save rather than spend, a new survey has found.

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Finance • 24 Oct 2011

Record low vacancy rates remains

A slump in buyer confidence has kept the national vacancy rate at record low levels in September, SQM Research has found.

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Finance • 19 Oct 2011

Non-bank issues challenge to majors

Yellow Brick Road’s executive chairman Mark Bouris has thrown down the gauntlet to the majors, challenging the big four to drop their standard variable rates.

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