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 • 20 Nov 2023
Asia-Pacific commercial investment at lowest level since 2010
Commercial investment in the Asia-Pacific region has plummeted a staggering 22 per cent since Q3 last year.
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Finance • 20 Nov 2023
Modular building steps up to tackle social housing supply crisis
Australia has set itself the task of building millions of new homes over the course of five years, including thousands of much-needed social and affordable dwellings.
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Finance • 15 Nov 2023
Busting myths around boosting borrowing power
Borrowers often wonder how they could increase their borrowing capacity and buy multiple investment properties. Mortgage broker Eva Loisance offers her tips on how to...
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Finance • 15 Nov 2023
Borrowing power has dropped $200k for the average Aussie
The average Australian has seen a 30 per cent drop in their borrowing power since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began lifting rates 19 months ago.
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Finance • 14 Nov 2023
Why your mortgage matters
Here’s the biggest secret to getting a better return on your investment property.
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Finance • 14 Nov 2023
5 strategies for a successful remortgage
Mortgage getting you down? Here are five ways to make sure your negotiation ends with a win.
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Finance • 14 Nov 2023
Government is addressing young Aussies’ biggest home ownership barrier: Collins
In a community engagement session, federal Housing Minister Julie Collins has told young Australians she is committed to solving their biggest housing challenge.
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Finance • 13 Nov 2023
WA landlords get $10k to turn Airbnbs into long-term rentals
A slew of new regulations on short-term rentals in Western Australia – and some monetary bonuses – are designed to push property owners back into the long-term...
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Finance • 13 Nov 2023
Sydney, Melbourne new home starts hardest hit by cash rate hikes
Rising mortgage rates could be making it harder for Australia to build the new homes it needs.
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Finance • 13 Nov 2023
Why Australians are no longer in a rush to refinance
Record refinancing numbers appear to have hit a cliff, as the rate of borrowers looking to change lenders experiences a substantial fall.
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