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.
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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RBA and money read icon 1 min read
Finance • 06 Aug 2019
Rate call revealed, will the cost of your mortgage drop?
The RBA has revealed its cash rate call for the month, here's what it means for you and your mortgage. 
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Reserve Bank of Australia read icon 1 min read
Finance • 06 Aug 2019
REVEALED: The RBA’s rate decision for August
Mortgages are getting cheaper and cheaper as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to cut the official cash rate. This afternoon, it has revealed what the cash rate...
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Shane Oliver and RBA read icon 1 min read
Finance • 06 Aug 2019
Revealed: Predictions for today’s cash rate decision
The Reserve Bank is set to hand down its cash rate call for the month today, after consecutive cuts have prompted a spate of lenders to reduce the interest rates on...
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House properties and ATO read icon 1 min read
Finance • 02 Aug 2019
Surprise taxes could apply to retirees paying off property in one hit
Property investors holding homes in their superannuation should be aware that it’s about to become harder to pay off those properties in one hit.
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Finance • 31 Jul 2019
More lenders loosen loan terms for borrowers
The crowd of lenders who are easing their loan serviceability terms has grown again this week. 
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