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.

Finance • 05 Nov 2024

RBA hands down November cash rate

After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered its seventh cash rate decision for the year.

Finance • 31 Oct 2024

Government payments masking inflationary issues: Master Builders

Australia’s peak building and construction industry association has said that the recent inflation rate has failed to tell the full story of Australia’s...

Finance • 18 Oct 2024

Should Parliament have more power in setting mortgage rules?

The shadow assistant minister for home ownership has argued for MPs to play a greater role in mortgage regulation.

Finance • 09 Oct 2024

How to increase value of your investment property?

How do you increase your home's market value? Whether you’re an avid investor, seller, or looking to lease out your home, you probably want to make the most of your...

Finance • 09 Oct 2024

8 Reasons Why Investing in Property is a Smart Way of Building Wealth

What is one of the most effective ways you can build wealth? Investing in your future is something we should all take seriously, and the sooner we do it, the better. The...

Finance • 30 Sep 2024

APRA mortgage serviceability test under fire

Coalition members have called for a rethink of APRA lending regulations, including stress tests which ensure borrowers can afford to continue making repayments following...

Finance • 27 Sep 2024

Savings needed for first home deposit up 99% in 12 years

New research has revealed just how much young Australians are forced to save for their first home deposit.

Finance • 24 Sep 2024

RBA delivers September cash rate decision

Amid much speculation around interest rates in the remaining year’s interest trajectory, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has issued its latest cash rate call.

Finance • 19 Sep 2024

Senate vote on Help to Buy officially delayed until November

The government has failed to bring a vote on its Help to Buy legislation after hoping to force the issue this week – even if that meant failure.

Finance • 04 Sep 2024

Gen Z and Millennials set to strike property market within 5 years

The great Australian dream is still alive and well, according to a new study.