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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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Finance • 02 Jun 2020
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 central bank will hold rates despite the fallout...
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Finance • 02 Jun 2020
How to improve your serviceability
Serviceability is arguably the most important factor when building your investment portfolio because it can limit your ability to achieve your financial freedom goals,...
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Finance • 25 May 2020
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 to ASIC chair James Shipton.
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Finance • 15 May 2020
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 million capital raise.
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Finance • 08 May 2020
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 fear market uncertainty and the costs associated...
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Finance • 07 May 2020
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 per cent of the market.
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Finance • 06 May 2020
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 expert.
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Finance • 05 May 2020
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 investors who engage with a mortgage broker, an...
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Finance • 05 May 2020
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 bank will hold rates despite the fallout from...
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Finance • 04 May 2020
‘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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