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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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RBA reveals July cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official cash rate for July amid speculation the...
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Should you freeze your mortgage?

While pausing mortgage repayments may be tempting for those struggling with payments, it may be best to explore other...
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Where can you get a mortgage rate under 2 per cent?

New mortgage-holders can now get rates for below 2 per cent, as authorised deposit-taking institutions fight for new...
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Caution advised to SMEs refusing to engage with landlords

Small and medium-sized businesses who are using COVID-19 as an excuse to refuse to either pay or engage with...
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Is the HomeBuilder scheme too limited?

Many Australians have been disappointed by how tight the eligibility criteria is for the new HomeBuilder scheme,...
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Shelter from the storm: Australians find sanctuary with big 4

Australian borrowers appear to have flocked back to big four banks in droves since the COVID-19 crisis began – but...
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Property loan approvals still possible for JobKeeper recipients

Property investors with reduced working hours or receiving JobKeeper payments may be able to obtain loans for property...
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Lenders exercise caution with high-density postcodes

While the Australian economy is starting to reopen, many lenders are still imposing tighter conditions for property...
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HomeBuilder scheme hotspots revealed

CoreLogic has released new research that identifies the regions with the most owner-occupied properties that could...
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REIA backs HomeBuilder package

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has thrown its support behind the federal government’s new housing stimulus...
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Beware of banks’ loan deferral schemes, real estate body warns

Home owners are advised to tread carefully when signing up for loan repayment deferrals.
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RBA reveals June cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for June amid speculation the...
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How to improve your serviceability

Serviceability is arguably the most important factor when building your investment portfolio because it can limit your...
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Responsible lending leeway ‘put to the test’ by COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis will bring to light the effectiveness of principles-based responsible lending guidance, according...
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New lender to enter the mortgage space

Two ex-Westpac group executives have teamed up to create a new digital home loan provider, successfully closing a $33...
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Why it’s time to get rid of stamp duty

Older Australians are living in their home years longer than is suitable for them, or their stage of life, because they...
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FHB lending strong pre-COVID-19

New data has shown that finance for new homes rose over the March quarter, with first home buyers accounting for 37...
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Landlords missing out by failing to claim deduction

A number of landlords could be missing out on thousands of dollars by not claiming a deduction, according to a tax...
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How important is it to get a good rate?

An ever-changing regulatory environment is creating not only economic turmoil, but an opportunity for sophisticated...
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RBA reveals May cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official cash rate for May amid speculation the central...
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‘Growing gap’ evident in customer rate savings

An increasing number of home loan customers are failing to take advantage of the interest rates on offer.
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ANZ defers $36bn in mortgages, prepares for loss

The major bank has set aside over $1 billion in new credit impairment charges, as it braces for a rise in delinquencies...
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Big 4 cashed in on mortgage rate ‘lag period’: ACCC

The major banks clawed in millions from a delay between mortgage rate cut announcements and effective dates, the ACCC...
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Landlords getting the short end of the stick

The CEO of the REINSW has slammed state government efforts in protecting tenants amid the pandemic, saying banks are...
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‘Stamp duty affects a whole industry’

Real estate sales trainer Tom Panos has responded to pleas for the government to cut stamp duty in a bid to stimulate...
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