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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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Investors gear up for Christmas portfolio expansion

With just over two months to go, investors are ramping up their investment strategy as a way to take advantage of low...
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Why property investing should be thought of as a business

Many people lose sight on why they want to become a successful property investor. Here’s why it’s important to view...
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State-by-state comparison: Why Perth’s office market is outshining the rest

Moves by the WA government during the coronavirus pandemic have set the state up for greater prosperity, especially...
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How to submit a successful insurance claim during COVID-19

It must be said, the coronavirus has made most aspects of life in 2020 more challenging. It has certainly changed the...
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Strong fundamentals supported by budget

The budget announcement along with already favourable market conditions is likely to continue to support the Australian...
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Budget 2020: What does it mean for property?

Seven months overdue, the long-awaited federal budget has been delivered, setting out a much-anticipated plan for...
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Why next 12 months is set to be the ‘best year’ for WA property

The resilience of the Western Australian state economy is set to create the best year for the property market seen in...
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RBA hands down rate decision for budget day

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official interest rate this month, following...
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What to know before taking advantage of government grants

First home buyers are being encouraged to take advantage of the government financial incentives on offer, but they...
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Pandemic puts stopper in big spending

Two-thirds of Australians have seen their finances impacted by COVID-19, according to new research – and it’s...
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What is Division 40?

There are two categories when it comes to tax depreciation, and every component of your investment property will fall...
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Lending changes to see home ownership boost

Master Builders Australia has said that recent lending changes are set to provide a big boost for home ownership and...
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Virtual inspection trap triggers warning

The consumer watchdog is warning of an increase in rental and accommodation scams, with more than $300,000 lost to...
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How will falling Chinese foreign investment affect the Australian property market?

Foreign investment from China in Australian real estate has been quietly on the decline for several years. It peaked...
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Real estate lockdown: How Victoria’s restrictions are impacting landlords and tenants

A real estate body has launched a public campaign targeting the Andrews government’s continued real estate...
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Andrews challenged over ‘nonsensical’ approach to real estate restart

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has spoken out about the restrictions to real estate in Victoria, dubbing the...
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Value of housing stock falls by $98bn

COVID-induced housing market weakness across Australia’s capital cities triggered a $98-billion slide in the total...
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Almost half of investors want to bolster portfolio in 6-12 months

A new survey has found that almost half of Australians with property in their pocket are actively looking to expand...
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Calls intensify for Victoria to be allowed one-on-one inspections

Victoria's real estate professionals have pleaded with the Andrews government to allow one-on-one property inspections...
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NSW borrowers flock to majors for refinancing

The major banks were the winners of strong refinancing activity in NSW last month, the NSW Land Registry Services has...
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Landlords cry out for Melbourne real estate to resume

A real estate industry body is urging the Victorian government to open up the real estate sector for limited...
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How will WA’s property market recover post-COVID?

A Western Australia real estate body has unveiled what it dubs a “plan for prosperity”, which aims to lead to a...
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Are we about to see more distressed sales?

With Victoria facing renewed restrictions, Ray White Group has flagged whether the state is set to see a...
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5 reasons landlords should hold onto their insurance policy

COVID-19 and its social and economic fallout have had serious ramifications for many landlords, agents, tenants and...
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Not 1, but 2 investment properties in 2020

Defying the downturn, one couple is well on their way to securing a second investment property this year.
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