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.
ANZ read icon 2 min read
Finance • 21 Aug 2019
ANZ flags causes of loan processing delays
The major bank has identified the root causes of lags in its home loan application process, which have undermined its competitiveness in the mortgage market.  
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NAB read icon 1 min read
Finance • 21 Aug 2019
Former NAB bank manager involved in mortgage fraud
A former branch manager at NAB has pleaded guilty to using the bank’s introducer program to defraud the bank of thousands of dollars.
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Caution read icon 1 min read
Finance • 20 Aug 2019
Investors beware: Households lost $201 billion in five years
Property investors engaging with Australia’s biggest credit and financial services providers should proceed with caution, after a new report found that misconduct cost...
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Anna Bligh read icon 1 min read
Finance • 19 Aug 2019
Borrowers feel the pinch of ‘really strict’ lending rules
Former Queensland state premier Anna Bligh has hit out at the strict serviceability rules lenders have imposed on borrowers, arguing they have had adverse outcomes on...
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Victor Kumar read icon 2 min read
Finance • 19 Aug 2019
Trying to pick the market? There is never a market equilibrium
When it comes to property markets, there is usually never a perfect equilibrium. In fact, there might be a few surprises in store from the property market before the...
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Smoke alarm read icon 1 min read
Finance • 16 Aug 2019
Why you might need to spend more on smoke alarms soon
In NSW, 21 people die each year as a result of fires at home, prompting Fire and Rescue NSW to push for more mandatory safety provisions.
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Australian money read icon 1 min read
Finance • 15 Aug 2019
Another lender drops prices on its mortgage products
Another lender has joined a spate of others cutting their rates and easing their terms for Australian borrowers.
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Westpac read icon 2 min read
Finance • 15 Aug 2019
‘Borrowers will raise a glass’: experts speak on landmark case
Big four bank Westpac had a win over ASIC in the Federal Court, which experts believe will prompt borrowers to “raise a glass of shiraz.”
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Josh Frydenberg read icon 1 min read
Finance • 14 Aug 2019
Treasurer bullish on Australian housing market
The currently low interest rate environment bodes well for the Australian housing market, according to federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg. 
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Major bank reveals new feature for struggling borrowers read icon 1 min read
Finance • 06 Aug 2019
Major bank reveals new feature for struggling borrowers
One major bank has revealed its plans to launch a "compassionate" feature into its suite of mortgage products. 
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