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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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ANZ hikes rates, slashes fees

ANZ has become the second bank in as many weeks to move out of cycle with the RBA.
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ASIC cracks down on mortgage exit fees

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a new set of guidelines on lenders’ mortgage...
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Rate hike hurts buyer confidence

Last week's interest rate rise has scared off home buyers as auction clearance rates plummeted in both Sydney and...
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Govt to pursue bank on exit fees

The government is expected to outline the formal definition of the word “gouging” this week, which will help...
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Focus on the issues rather than rate debate: REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia president David Airey is calling on Treasurer Wayne Swan and Joe Hockey to put their...
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Politicians get tough on banks

A volcano of fury and frustration has erupted over the lack of competition in the banking sector, prompting political...
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Political rate debate needs u-turn: REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia president David Airey is calling on federal treasurer Wayne Swan and opposition...
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Looking past the big banks

News that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased its mortgage rate by 0.20 per cent, over the Reserve...
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Yellow Brick Road offers rate commitment

Yellow Brick Road has announced that it will extend its commitment to not lift variable interest rates on its home loan...
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Mortgage costs on the rise again

In a surprise move for both existing and aspiring property owners, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the...
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Major bank lifts rate .45pc

Borrowers should brace themselves for a rise in mortgage rates following the shock move by the Reserve Bank of...
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RBA hikes rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate for the first time in six months.
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RBA may hold rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets tomorrow.
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Don’t lift rates: brokerage

A rate hike next month will only serve to hurt Australians, Loan Market Group chief operating officer Dean Rushton has...
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Low inflation eases rate hike concern

Surprisingly low inflation has quelled concerns that the RBA may lift rates next week.
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Xmas debt hangover a real risk for aspiring home buyers

Wishful home buyers should plan their Christmas shopping now in order to avoid starting the New Year bogged down in...
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Inflation pressure to force RBA’s hand

The RBA is widely expected to lift the official cash rate 25 basis points when it meets next Tuesday.
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First home buyer mortgage pressure on rise

First home buyers in Brisbane and Melbourne are facing mortgage pressures on par with Sydneysiders, new research has...
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Rate pause won't last: RBA

Interest rates will most likely rise again this year, according to the RBA.
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Inflation to determine rate movements

Inflation data due out at the end of this month will ultimately dictate whether or not the RBA lifts rates, economists...
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Rising rates force down property prices

Making headlines today, The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that residents of Sydney's inner west are lowering the...
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Genuine savings review required

One brokerage is calling on the banks to view rental payments as evidence of genuine savings.
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First home saver accounts not so popular

Most Australians are not aware of the federal government’s $1.2 billion First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) scheme, a...
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Australians fear higher rates

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold last month, 50 per cent of consumers are already sacrificing a range...
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Rates hikes to hurt first home buyers: Loan Market

First home buyers will be the major casualties if the RBA lifts interest rates, a national survey has found.
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