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.

Finance • 03 Jul 2023

Reminder: NSW’s new stamp duty scheme kicks off on 1 July

They were promised during Chris Minns’ election campaign and now the state’s updated stamp duty provisions have come into effect.

Finance • 28 Jun 2023

Government finalises HomeBuilder extension

The Albanese government has announced the deadline for existing HomeBuilder applicants has been officially extended.

Finance • 26 Jun 2023

Which postcodes are most at risk from higher interest rates?

A new report showed the weight of higher interest rates may potentially fall disproportionately on regions already saddled with significant debt.

Finance • 23 Jun 2023

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Finding your feet in the refinance boom

You may be waiting to see how mortgage rates shake out to make any big portfolio changes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be proactive about your financial...

Finance • 06 Jun 2023

Property Finance Uncut: Don't be caught in RBA's rate hike crossfire

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for June, borrowers are bracing for another rocky month marked with more mortgage pain.

Finance • 01 Jun 2023

Circumnavigating visa restrictions for property finance

Unlocking property ownership may be challenging for couples with a partner with visa restrictions, but according to this mortgage expert, there are several doors to help...

Finance • 09 May 2023

New home lending rises for the first time in 16 months: ABS

The value of new housing loan commitments grew for the first time in March 2023 since the beginning of 2022 while first home buyers also came back to market, new data...

Finance • 06 May 2023

Economic forecasting can be wrong, RBA warns

The central bank has reiterated that its forecast is not “pure predictions of the future”.

Finance • 03 May 2023

Property Finance Uncut: RBA’s shock rate hike gives mortgage holders whiplash

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) delivering a shock rate decision for May, mortgage holders are left reeling on what steps to take to minimise the impact on their finances.

Finance • 21 Apr 2023

Half of NSW postcodes set to face high mortgage risk by May: PEXA

Over 46 per cent of NSW postcodes could spill into the “high mortgage risk” zone next month on the back of rising rates, while repayments for recent borrowers in the...