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.
New lender to enter the mortgage space read icon 2 min read
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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Adam Rigby read icon 1 min read
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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HIA chief economist Tim Reardon read icon 1 min read
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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Landlord read icon 1 min read
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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Ross Le Quesne read icon 1 min read
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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RBA read icon 1 min read
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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big four banks read icon 2 min read
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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ANZ read icon 5 min read
Finance • 01 May 2020
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 following the expiry of loan deferral periods.
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Big four banks read icon 2 min read
Finance • 29 Apr 2020
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 has confirmed.
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Tim McKibbin read icon 1 min read
Finance • 29 Apr 2020
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 reaping the benefits while landlords are shouldering...
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