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.

Cash flow considerations

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Cash flow considerations

Property has long been a favourite investment choice for Australians and with values historically doubling every eight to 12 years there’s little wonder why!

Saving strategies that work

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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 holiday – can seem an uphill slog. Here are four...

Strengthen your position through debt consolidation

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Strengthen your position through debt consolidation

With interest rates at record lows now might just be the ideal time to consolidate your debts.

Pitching for a pay rise

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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.

Smarten up your spending

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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, smart spending strategies now can help you realise...

Raising a deposit for your first home

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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 budding homeowners. However through setting a good...

Loans for the self employed

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Loans for the self employed

There’s a raft of loan options available for Australian business owners wanting to enter the property market.

Holidays that won’t break the bank

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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 different ideas for holiday fun that’ll keep the...

Line of credit mortgages

Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Line of credit mortgages

If you’re looking for a loan that gives you considerable flexibility with your repayments – and the ability to draw down additional funds – you might want to...

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

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 mortgage.