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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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Rates on hold till Q3

The recent flood disaster could stop the Reserve Bank from lifting rates until the third quarter of the year.
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Non-bank eyes market share

In a bid to step up its competitive threat to the banks, Yellow Brick Road has become the first non-bank to offer term...
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Fixed rate popularity stalls

Demand for fixed rate mortgages stalled in January, new research has found.
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Big bank alternatives gather pace

Australia’s second tier lenders are gaining ground on Australia’s majors.
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UBank to launch online mortgage

National Australia Bank is gearing up to launch a new online mortgage product through its UBank brand.
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Property buyers will weather rate rises: survey

The majority of Australian mortgage holders are prepared for future rate rises and will be able to accommodate...
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One third of borrowers unhappy with lender

One in three mortgage holders will look to switch lenders when exit fees are relaxed, new research has found.
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Industry welcomes rate relief

Industry leaders have supported the RBA’s decision to leave interest rates on hold this month.
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Rate pressures ease – for now

In its much anticipated first meeting for 2011 the Reserve Bank this week voted to keep the official cash rate on hold...
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Cash Rate on Hold - February 2011

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent.
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Australians look to boost savings in 2011

Most Australians have resolved to make 2011 the year of boosting the bank balance, according to a national survey.
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Aussies dissatisfied with mortgage

Almost half of all Australian mortgage holders want to swap lenders, but don’t know if it is worth the effort.
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More Australians review debt commitments

More Australians are recognising the importance of annually reviewing their debt commitments but males are more...
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Westpac calls for more competition

Westpac’s Gail Kelly has told the government to inject further funds in the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities...
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Floods restrict cash rate

The Queensland, Northern NSW and Victorian floods could detract 1 per cent from short term economic growth, new...
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More lenders offer flood support

Heritage Building Society will waive application fees on its personal loans during the next month in a bid to help the...
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Floods to stoke inflation

Economists have raised their forecasts for inflation on the back of the Queensland and Victoria floods but a rise in...
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First timers seek 100pc loans

As many as one in four borrowers are looking for 100 per cent home loans, according to mortgage broker Loan Market.
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Unemployment rate hits 4.98%

The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in two years, putting upward pressure on wages and inflation.
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Westpac provides flood relief

Westpac will commit $1 million to the Queensland flood relief.
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Rates on hold til mid 2011

Economists remain confident that the Reserve Bank of Australia will not lift the official cash rate for some months.
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Demand soars for fixed rates

Fixed home loan demand has reached a 31 month high, new figures have revealed.
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APRA to crackdown on new bank rules

Making headlines today, Australia’s Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) chairman John Laker has pledged to take a...
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Non-bank slashes rates

Australian First Mortgage has slashed 0.15 per cent off its two year fixed rate.
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Construction finance – realising your property dreams

Owning your own slice of Australia has long been the dream of would-be buyers and with the beefed-up government...
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