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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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Regulator to tackle mortgage exit fees

Banks that charge unfair exit fees on mortgages can expect to feel the wrath of the corporate regulator.
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ANZ top lender for first home buyers: Cannex

ANZ is the best mortgage lender for first home buyers, according to a review by Canstar Cannex.
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St George slashes interest rate

St George has slashed 40 basis points off its two year fixed rate in a bid to reposition itself as a competitive major...
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Tracking down lost super

Don’t miss out on money you’re entitled to – track down lost super and boost your prospects of a comfortable...
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Rates on Hold, for Now - June 2010

After three consecutive rate rises, the RBA has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.
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Aussie John pleads for calm

Founder and chairman of Aussie Home Loans John Symond has called on the RBA to keep interest rates on hold when it...
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Mortgage growth stalls

The data from APRA suggests that rising interest rates are starting to have an impact on the demand for mortgages.
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Have fun on a budget

Smart spending coupled with a little research can give you plenty of opportunities to break loose without running up...
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Cash flow considerations

Property has long been a favourite investment choice for Australians and with values historically doubling every eight...
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Saving strategies that work

As the cost of living continues to soar, saving – whether it’s for your first home, a new car or even an overseas...
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Strengthen your position through debt consolidation

With interest rates at record lows now might just be the ideal time to consolidate your debts.
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Pitching for a pay rise

A few extra dollars in the pocket every month can make the world of difference to the size of your deposit.
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Smarten up your spending

While it might be tempting to use a recent pay rise or tax refund as an excuse to splurge, implementing some good,...
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Raising a deposit for your first home

Spiralling rents plus the overall increased cost of living has made saving for a deposit as difficult as ever for some...
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Loans for the self employed

There’s a raft of loan options available for Australian business owners wanting to enter the property market.
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Holidays that won’t break the bank

Holidays are key to a balanced family life; however they don’t need to come with a massive cost. Here are a few...
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Line of credit mortgages

If you’re looking for a loan that gives you considerable flexibility with your repayments – and the ability to draw...
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Ring in a Happy New (Financial) Year!

With the end of the 2010 financial year at hand think carefully about how your tax refund can help reduce your...
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Free yourself from expensive debt through consolidation

Mounting debt is a pressure that sadly a growing number of Australians are all too familiar with, but the good news is...
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Strengthen your financial position through refinancing

Whether you’re looking to improve your property or reduce your mortgage repayments, refinancing may be an ideal...
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Deposit bonds – the cash alternative

If you’ve got cash but it’s all tied up, a deposit bond could be the solution you need to secure that new...
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Mortgage reduction strategy: paying fortnightly

The small step of switching from monthly to fortnightly repayments can put a big dent in your mortgage.
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Fast track your mortgage repayments

Make your dream of debt free homeownership a reality with a few simple strategies.
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How to manage your mortgage in a rising rate environment

With indicators pointing to a number of hikes to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s official cash rate over the months...
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Is it time to fix?

Attractive pricing on fixed rate home loans is expected to entice an increasing numbers of home buyers to lock in a...
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