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 • 30 Nov 1999

Buy now or save a bigger deposit?

Aspiring property buyers are eager to get into the property market with almost half more inclined to borrow more in order to purchase property sooner rather than save a...

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Ease your debt burden through consolidation

Most working Australians are no stranger to debt. These days, most of us have at least one credit card, a car loan, and in many instances, a personal loan.

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Strategies for driving down the asking price

If you find your heart set on a property that is just outside your price range don’t despair: with the right strategy you might be able to drive down the price and buy...

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Harness the power of super

If you were ever to consider what type of super power you would most like to have, DIY super may not always be the first thing that springs to mind. And yet the...

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Debt – the good and the bad

It’s a four letter word – debt – but not necessarily a bad one. If used wisely, the rewards can be significant; approached unwisely, the results can be...

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Know the real value - November

Whether you’re a home buyer or an investor, if you’re contemplating buying a property, understanding its true value is crucial.

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Budgeting basics

The foundation of any success in property starts with good money management.

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Beat the bad credit blues

Do you think there’s something nasty lurking in your credit history? If you’re looking for a home loan, it might be time to clean up your file.

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Splitting the cost

Buying a property with family or friends can be a nifty way to kick start your property portfolio, provided it’s done correctly.

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Finance • 30 Nov 1999

Should you be switching?

The nation’s banks and non-bank lenders alike are vying for borrowers’ business with the biggest injection of special offers and discounted fixed rates seen in...