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.

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Finance • 03 Aug 2018

How investors can deal with fluctuating interest rates

In order to thrive in spite of tightening lending conditions and rising prices, investors are looking to minimise costs by fixing their mortgage rates. How can you...

Responsible lending, lenders, borrowers

Finance • 01 Aug 2018

Responsible lending: How lenders identify good borrowers

The tightening of lending regulations and the unprecedented increase in household debts across Australia has made it more difficult for homeowners and investors to...

Chicken and egg, what came first, falling markets or falling investor

Finance • 31 Jul 2018

Falling markets or falling investor demand: What came first?

You don’t have to go far to hear about how Sydney and Melbourne are experiencing a softening in the market and the number of investors in Australia are declining, but...

Cash flow is key, securing finance, key with dollar sign

Finance • 31 Jul 2018

Securing finance after life-changing events: ‘Cash flow is key’

Every investor wants to establish themselves as a good borrower so banks and lenders let them access funds for the growth of their portfolio. It's an easy enough task as...

Is it worth taking a loan with a higher interest rate?

Finance • 30 Jul 2018

Is it worth taking a loan with a higher interest rate?

One of the biggest mistakes I see new investors make is being too fixated on interest rates. Plus, they often forget that interest rates are always relative to what is...

Son Pham, Rethink Investing

Finance • 26 Jul 2018

Finance, mortgages and serviceability in the market today

With the Australian property market softening and lending criteria tightening, many are struggling to continue with their investment journey and wondering if now is even...

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Finance • 20 Jul 2018

Investment tip: Is refinancing the right strategy for you?

Amidst rising interest rates and tighter lending regulations, investors may opt to refinance their property to access additional funds and ultimately continue growing...

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Finance • 17 Jul 2018

Investment tip: Can you invest in property with bad credit?

Investors are best advised to maintain a good credit history — make regular repayments, pay bills and taxes and avoid any financial trouble — throughout their...

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Finance • 13 Jul 2018

Fixing your home loan rate: From negotiations to buffers

As interest rates continue to rise, some investors are opting to fix their home loan rates for a set period to minimise costs and ultimately continue growing their...

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Finance • 13 Jul 2018

How the banking royal commission influences interest rates

Investors are currently finding it harder to secure financing for their portfolios following the implementation of tighter lending regulations as a result of the royal...