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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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Lenders participating in the first home buyer scheme: Full list

With eligible first home buyers now able to apply for a guaranteed home loan with just a 5 per cent deposit, we’ve...
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Major banks release major bushfire donation packages

The major banks have announced million-dollar donation packages to support individuals and communities affected by the...
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How to achieve your financial goals

For many property investors, the concept of setting achievable financial goals is often met with frustration. Here...
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‘Rushed’ FHB policy problematic

First home buyers are being “left in the dark” about what’s being dubbed by a financial director and principal...
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Housing finance sees month-on-month increase

New statistics have shown that housing finance commitments continued to climb in October.
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ASIC issues guidance for lending to ‘mortgage prisoners’

The regulator has outlined the “reasonable steps” that lenders and brokers should take when assisting “mortgage...
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RBA still open to more cuts despite growing scrutiny

The central bank remains prepared to cut rates further, despite growing concerns that monetary policy has “lost its...
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Housing costs drop to 10-year low

Home owners and renters are spending the lowest proportion of their income on housing in more than a decade, according...
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Where rents are going somewhere versus nowhere

New analysis by Propertyology has identified the capital cities where changing rental markets are prospering – and...
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High unemployment rate ‘undermining’ confidence for Qld investors

New figures showing Queensland has the highest unemployment rate will undermine property investment confidence in the...
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Concern raised as lending commitments continue to rise

The total value of home loan commitments continues to rise month-on-month, largely driven by owner-occupiers. However,...
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Home lending continues to climb

The property market continued to see improvement in home lending over the September quarter, but stats remain lower...
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Where are most getting a mortgage from?

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has identified how banks performed in the mortgage market over...
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Rates heading to 0.25% despite ‘upbeat’ RBA

The Reserve Bank remains on track to cut the cash rate twice in the coming months, despite singing a “more upbeat”...
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Mortgage competition ‘alive and well’, insist big bank CEOs

Sharp interest rate discounting among lenders is proof of healthy competition in the mortgage market, according to the...
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RBA reveals November cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official cash rate for November, amid speculation the...
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Where will my investment dollars work hardest?

You may have seen the latest headlines and been convinced by the crowds of commentators exclaiming the Sydney property...
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Take advantage of low interest rates, governor urges

The Reserve Bank of Australia has told investors to stop waiting for zero interest rates and take advantage of the...
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November rate cut ‘materially less probable’

A new month brings with it a new cash rate call, with experts predicting a stand-still come Tuesday. 
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Is it time to undertake a debt review?

The “unprecedented” record-low cash rate means investors are likely paying too much interest on their loans if...
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‘Devil’s in the details’: Senators scrutinise FHB scheme

A Coalition MP has revealed that the 10,000-loan cap for the government’s FHB scheme was designed to appease LMI...
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Investors ‘shy away’ from private lending

Many investors are reluctant to consider a private lender, due to a number of misconceptions, according to a management...
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NAB to provide $2bn for affordable housing

The major bank has pledged $2 billion in funding and services to assist not-for-profit affordable and specialist...
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Banking approvals grow despite turbulent year

The big four banks are continuing to fall behind smaller authorised deposit-taking institutions, according to the...
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Big 4 slammed by Frydenberg after new mortgage rate changes

Commonwealth Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has criticised the big four banks for failing to pass the full 25 bps reduction...
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