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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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NSW recoups $9m from first home buyers caught ‘gaming the system’

The state offers stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers – but only as long as they use the...
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CPI drop signals inflation relief amid rising housing expenses

The drop in consumer price index (CPI) was welcomed by the property and housing industry, even as key players warned...
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WA makes move to help finish stalled residential construction

The Western Australian government has announced a second round of funding to help builders complete unfinished...
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WA seniors safety and security rebate gets nod from users

The state government has announced that 30,000 Western Australian seniors have claimed the $400 safety and security...
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Senate launches inquiry into finance for first home buyers

Does Australia’s financial regulation need a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers? The Senate economics...
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Better protections for NSW home owners whose builder goes bust

A review into how to better protect residents looking to build their own homes has kicked off in NSW.
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Aussies are now paying up to 3x their original home price in loans

With mortgage rates now as high as 8.9 per cent with some lenders, an Australian home owner may end up paying $1.7...
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Has rental growth reached its affordability ceiling?

The slowest rent rises in four years were recorded in July 2024, with some capitals seeing rental values drop back or...
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The biggest Australian crisis that no one talks about

We have seen more than our fair share of crises in the past half decade. At times there’s been a looming economic...
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August cash rate call provides clarity for spring market

It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold...
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5 factors to consider before refinancing a mortgage

With refinancing surging in popularity over the past 12 months, home owners must consider whether refinancing is right...
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3 tips for managing mortgage stress

With a recent survey revealing around 165,000 home owners may be forced to sell their houses if elevated interest rates...
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Could ‘the bank of family and friends’ get you on the property ladder?

With no end of affordability issues in sight, social funding is being touted as a new way for aspiring Australian...
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7 in 10 buyers prepared to move without a 20% deposit

As house prices rise, buyers are increasingly looking to alternative finance pathways to purchase their next home.
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Are Australia’s skyrocketing construction costs finally settling down?

Residential construction costs could finally be stabilising, according to the latest data.
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A concerning number of Aussies have ‘ditched or downgraded’ their property insurance

As the cost of living continues to bite, a new survey has shown many Australians have chosen to swap, scrutinise, or...
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Are Aussie buyers missing out on the chance for cheaper conveyancing costs?

A plan to bring cheaper conveyancing to Australians across the country has been stalled by the discontinuation of a...
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How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?

Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to...
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Borrowers warned: ‘Start preparing for another one, if not two rate hikes’

Larger than expected increases in annual inflation figures have led an economist to warn borrowers the rate hike cycle...
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Will home buyers benefit from stage 3 tax cuts?

As financial year 2023–24 draws to a close, taxpayers must consider to what degree they will benefit from the...
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Profitability of resales hits 14-year high

Ever rising home values and persistently high mortgage rates have been influential in this first quarter’s Australian...
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Unlocking Sydney's Property Market: Founder/CEO Brady Yoshia welcomes Sabeen Akbani to the Brady Marcs team

There are several unique challenges and opportunities facing buyers in Sydney. Working with experienced professionals...
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Retired and renting: Research reveals new retirement challenge facing Australians

One-third of Australians expect they will still be paying off their mortgage in retirement, according to new research.
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Interest rate levels more of a worry for buyers than sellers

Concerns over interest rate hikes are placing pressure on plenty of Aussies. However, new research has revealed that...
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Are young Aussies better placed to make gains through super than property?

As residential property prices across the nation continue to rise, younger Australians must consider alternative...
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