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 • 30 Aug 2024

CPI drop signals inflation relief amid rising housing expenses

The drop in consumer price index (CPI) was welcomed by the property and housing industry, even as key players warned that rising housing costs will continue to add to...

Finance • 26 Aug 2024

WA makes move to help finish stalled residential construction

The Western Australian government has announced a second round of funding to help builders complete unfinished properties.

Finance • 20 Aug 2024

WA seniors safety and security rebate gets nod from users

The state government has announced that 30,000 Western Australian seniors have claimed the $400 safety and security rebate to upgrade their home security and safety.

Finance • 16 Aug 2024

Senate launches inquiry into finance for first home buyers

Does Australia’s financial regulation need a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers? The Senate economics references committee will investigate.

Finance • 16 Aug 2024

Better protections for NSW home owners whose builder goes bust

A review into how to better protect residents looking to build their own homes has kicked off in NSW.

Finance • 15 Aug 2024

Aussies are now paying up to 3x their original home price in loans

With mortgage rates now as high as 8.9 per cent with some lenders, an Australian home owner may end up paying $1.7 million on a $600,000 loan.

Finance • 12 Aug 2024

Has rental growth reached its affordability ceiling?

The slowest rent rises in four years were recorded in July 2024, with some capitals seeing rental values drop back or remain flat.

Finance • 07 Aug 2024

The biggest Australian crisis that no one talks about

We have seen more than our fair share of crises in the past half decade. At times there’s been a looming economic crisis, the rental crisis, the crisis in overseas...

Finance • 06 Aug 2024

August cash rate call provides clarity for spring market

It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold or rise. Now, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

Finance • 05 Aug 2024

5 factors to consider before refinancing a mortgage

With refinancing surging in popularity over the past 12 months, home owners must consider whether refinancing is right for their circumstances.