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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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What do unemployment rates tell us about the property market?

Unemployment is generally accepted as a key benchmark figure to measure the overall health of an economy – but is...

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Major bank flags property slowdown

One of the big four banks has warned that the housing sector’s contribution to economic growth in Australia is set to...

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How to consolidate your debt as a property investor

Making smart decisions when consolidating your investment loans will give you a lot more access to your equity.

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Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’

The current property tax structure is costing jobs, negatively affecting the property market and hurting progress, but...

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Property investors at risk of mortgage default

Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default, at a time of...

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Unlock your equity

Accessing the equity in your existing dwellings is the key to growing your investment portfolio – but is it as easy...

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Boost your rental returns despite rising vacancy rates

Fitting your investment property with the most desirable features will make it is less likely to remain vacant...

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Are off-the-plan investments a bad financial risk?

Buying an investment property off-the-plan might be an exciting prospect, but it could be a bigger risk than you...

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One in 10 investors unable to obtain finance, says bank

A new report has revealed the extent to which regulatory requirements and tighter mortgage lending standards have...

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Investors face more rate hikes

Mortgage holders have been warned that they could soon be facing higher repayments as the banks look to raise rates...

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RBA makes cash rate announcement - April 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the decision of its monthly board meeting.

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Rate hikes on the horizon

Rising funding costs are likely to force the major banks to once again raise their home loan rates, according to an...

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Over 140 suburbs blacklisted by bank

The leaking of a confidential report kept by a lender has revealed the suburbs they deem to be most at risk, with a...

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What to do when you’re not satisfied with the bank valuation

Many property investors often entrust property valuations to professionals, but knowing how they work can help you be...

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RBA predicted to cut rates this year

Real estate industry leaders believe a rate cut is on the cards, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to...

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RBA announces March rates decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the decision of its monthly board meeting.

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It’s all in the planning when it comes to getting off-the-plan finance

Promoted by With at least 39 apartment developments currently under construction in the Perth metropolitan area and...

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What are the big four banks doing to investment loans?

With the big four banks complying with lending changes, what does this mean for property investors?

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Investment tip: A two-step guide for structuring finances

One of the most important factors to consider when growing your portfolio is financing — after all, investments...

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How your living expenses will affect your borrowing ability and is it time to chat with your lender?

In this week's The Smart Property Investment Show, top mortgage broker Ross Le Quesne offers his forecast on possible...

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Rate hikes a ‘significant blow’ to housing affordability

The raft of interest rate hikes in November last year had a significant impact on housing affordability, a new report...

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Bank sales on the rise, prices discounted by more than 50%

The situation looks dire for this troubled region, but could the shocking figures be hiding a story of underlying...

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RBA February cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.

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Are you putting your equity to good use?

Unless you keep up-to-date with median price changes in your investment suburbs, your property portfolio could be...

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Rate hikes 'demolish' property boom

A leading economist has spoken out about the catastrophic effect APRA’s mortgage lending curbs have had on home buyer...

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