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 • 12 Mar 2026

Big 4 unite behind twin March, May hikes

All of the nation’s major banks have now converged on a sharper interest rate path as markets brace for a pivotal March RBA meeting.

Finance • 11 Mar 2026

Property reforms to crack down on dirty money, safeguarding buyers and sellers

Upcoming AML/CTF reforms will help prevent property price rises driven by distorted demand from organised crime, benefiting buyers by ensuring a fairer market.

Finance • 10 Mar 2026

Young buyers capitalise on cost-saving offset accounts

Young home owners have embraced offset accounts, with usage rates doubling over the past 12 months, helping them manage their repayments, according to data from one of...

Finance • 27 Feb 2026

The first home buyer scheme is a risk Australia can no longer ignore

Last week’s intervention from the International Monetary Fund should have ended any debate about the federal government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme. This is not a...

Finance • 25 Feb 2026

CPI shock reignites rate hike fears for households

A renewed inflation shock has pushed markets and major banks to price in another Reserve Bank rate hike, extending pressure on borrowers and households.

Finance • 23 Feb 2026

More cash flow: Investors can now access 15-year interest-only loans

Westpac has expanded its investor lending options to provide greater flexibility and cash flow support.

Finance • 12 Feb 2026

More mortgage, less romance: Couples review their priorities

As the value of loans rose in 2025, couples have reviewed their priorities, sacrificing dates and romance in favour of their mortgages, while singles continue to feel...

Finance • 03 Feb 2026

RBA hands down shock rate decision

At its first meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid limited housing stock and strong buyer demand, further shaping property market...

Finance • 28 Jan 2026

Rate hike odds rise as CPI ticks higher

Millions of property owners face a near-certain rate hike next week after inflation data came in hotter than expected, raising the likelihood of higher mortgage costs.

Finance • 28 Jan 2026

Creating Your SMSF Property Investment Strategy

There’s a lot that goes into an SMSF property investment, key among them being a well-structured investment strategy.