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.

Finance • 12 Aug 2025

RBA hands down rate call – what it means for investors

The Reserve Bank has delivered its August cash rate decision, with millions watching closely for signs of relief.

Finance • 12 Aug 2025

No interest rate worries for Australian property buyers

Interest rate worries for property buyers have plummeted in the last year, according to a recent survey.

Finance • 07 Aug 2025

The $14k sting for variable rate borrowers

New research reveals the toll of the Reserve Bank’s rate hikes, with variable-rate mortgage holders paying an extra $1,000 a month since mid-2022.

Finance • 30 Jul 2025

Real estate frenzy: 1 in 4 Aussie households ready to dive into property investment over next 12 months

New data has revealed a massive surge of interest in property investment, with one in four Australian households planning on purchasing an investment property over the...

Finance • 24 Jul 2025

RBA explains shock cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank has revealed why it chose to hold interest rates this month in its minutes for the July monetary policy meeting.

Finance • 23 Jul 2025

Early adopters, hotspots, and second winds: Behind Paliwal’s segmentation model

InvestorKit CEO Arjun Paliwal reveals how data, segmentation, and smart debt strategies like rentvesting can help investors find hidden growth pockets and stay ahead in...

Finance • 18 Jul 2025

Brisbane tops national construction costs amid capacity crunch

Construction costs in Brisbane have surpassed those in Sydney, putting fresh pressure on a building sector already grappling with labour shortages and capacity limits.

Finance • 16 Jul 2025

Australia’s top AI talent set to shine: Australian AI Awards returns for 2025

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2025 – submit now to be recognised for excellence.

Finance • 15 Jul 2025

How SMSF lending has changed and what investors need to know

SMSF lending is now more flexible, with higher LVRs, fewer barriers to entry, and smarter strategies. Here’s how to make it work for your investment portfolio.

Finance • 09 Jul 2025

RBA pauses, investors brace for August shift

Although the Reserve Bank of Australia’s July rate hold disappoints mortgage holders, industry experts remain hopeful for a potential rate cut in August.