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 • 16 Jun 2010
RBA to leave rates on hold for “near term”
The RBA is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold until at least August, having moved rates back to more "neutral levels".
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Finance • 11 Jun 2010
Employment upswing threatens rates
The RBA could be forced to hike interest rates again next month in order to stem a rise in inflation, with figures showing a marked improvement in the employment rate.
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Finance • 10 Jun 2010
Refinancing activity up: AFG
Refinancing continues to be the main reason for taking out home finance, according to AFG’s latest Mortgage Index.
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Finance • 09 Jun 2010
Broker gives away $50,000
A mortgage broker generously rewarded the lucky Facebook competition winner with a whopping $50,000.
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Finance • 09 Jun 2010
Home buyers enjoy cuts to stamp duty
In a bid to make buying a house in Sydney that little bit easier, the NSW government has announced that it will no longer charge stamp duty on homes that are "bought off...
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Finance • 07 Jun 2010
First home buyers issued loan warning
Mortgage comparison website RateCity has warned first home buyers to research the best mortgage deal before jumping in with both feet.
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Finance • 03 Jun 2010
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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Finance • 03 Jun 2010
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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Finance • 03 Jun 2010
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 lender.
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Finance • 03 Jun 2010
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 retirement.
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