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 • 03 Nov 2010
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 official cash rate yesterday by 25 basis points,...
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Finance • 02 Nov 2010
Major bank lifts rate .45pc
Borrowers should brace themselves for a rise in mortgage rates following the shock move by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points...
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Finance • 02 Nov 2010
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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Finance • 01 Nov 2010
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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Finance • 29 Oct 2010
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 said.
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Finance • 28 Oct 2010
Low inflation eases rate hike concern
Surprisingly low inflation has quelled concerns that the RBA may lift rates next week.
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Finance • 26 Oct 2010
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 debt – a guaranteed way to spoil any well-intended...
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Finance • 26 Oct 2010
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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Finance • 26 Oct 2010
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 revealed.
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Finance • 20 Oct 2010
Rate pause won't last: RBA
Interest rates will most likely rise again this year, according to the RBA.
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