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 • 03 Sep 2024

Household deposits reach record high $1.5tn

Off the top of pronounced July growth, recent data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has revealed that housing deposits have surged to a record...

Finance • 03 Sep 2024

Home prices surged to new heights across Australia in August

After 20 consecutive months of growth, house prices in August 2024 climbed to a record high.

Finance • 02 Sep 2024

‘Cyber criminals have their sights set on property transactions’ as alarm raised for investors

There’s been a string of property-related scams reported in the lead-in to spring, with home buyers urged to stay on high alert.

Finance • 02 Sep 2024

NSW recoups $9m from first home buyers caught ‘gaming the system’

The state offers stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers – but only as long as they use the property as their primary residence.

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.