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
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...
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Finance • 30 Nov 1999
Counting the cost of late payments
Just one small forgotten bill can negatively impact your creditworthiness. And when you’re looking to borrow money to finance a property purchase – whether it’s...
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Finance • 30 Nov 1999
Major bank announces rate cut
Effective 16 December 2011, ANZ’s new standard variable mortgage rate will be 7.30 per cent pa (7.40 per cent pa comparison rate). New small business rates are also...
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