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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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5 simple tips to save on your home loan

With interest rates and the cost of living set to rise next year, it may be time to re-examine your budget and identify...
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Steady interest rates boost investor activity

Data released earlier this week said that a record-high proportion of investors are now seeking returns that are...
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Rates to rise on investor loans

Property investors are likely to be charged a higher interest rate than other borrowers as the prudential regulator...
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How to earn more money from your investment property without raising the rent

Helen Collier-Kogtevs, director, Real Wealth Australia
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7 killer strategies for manufacturing your own equity: part 2

Investors need equity to keep growing their property portfolios – but how can you speed up the process? Here are...
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Interest rate cut likely in 2015: economist

A property market expert and economist believes interest rates may be cut even further in 2015, despite numerous...
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RBA Cash Rate Announcement - November 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the outcome of its second-last monthly board meeting of the year.
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Rates to remain steady

Australia's biggest Reserve Bank Survey shows no change is expected to the cash rate on Tuesday, but borrowers can...
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Fixed versus variable rates

Rates are at record lows, but they're not expected to stay there much beyond mid-next year – so investors need to...
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5 common mortgage mistakes

It can be easy to become accustomed to your property debt, but too many investors become complacent and aren’t making...
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5 top tips for landlords when vacancy rates are rising

Perth rental vacancy rates have more than doubled since the end of 2012, up from 1.8 per cent to 4.0 per cent during...
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NSW ‘needs to review’ stamp duty rates

The stamp duty paid on residential property sales in New South Wales in the first quarter of the 2014/2015 financial...
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Investors encouraged to fix their loans

With speculation increasing that the cash rate is set to rise in 2015, a wealth coach has urged investors to consider...
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How to handle a cash flow crisis

Jason Paetow, Director, Alliance Corp
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Why you shouldn't care about low interest rates

This is a dangerous time for inexperienced investors to be looking for a loan and if you want to save money, you need...
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Calls for cash rate to remain stable

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being urged to keep the cash rate at 2.5 per cent after new data was released...
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7 killer strategies for manufacturing your own equity: part 1

Investors need equity to keep growing their property portfolios – but how can you speed up the process? 
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Odds shorten for Melbourne Cup rate cut

A senior economist believes the faltering economy needs another rate cut and that a move on Melbourne Cup Day – when...
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Can instant equity really be achieved?

Investors are constantly chasing capital growth, and the faster they can get it, the better – but is it really...
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How to grow your portfolio faster using equity

Paul Myliotis, general manager, Oasis Property Buyers
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Investors ask: Small deposits

Q. Post-GFC there seem to be less options for people with small deposits to get into the property market, so what are...
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5 financial traps investors should avoid

Once you have secured your next property, the hard work isn't over - and you need to make sure you don't take your...
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Buyers gain leverage in market

As vendor discounting levels climb in many capital cities, buyers may have more room to negotiate.
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RBA Cash Rate Announcement - October 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Rate hikes loom ahead

A panel of financial experts has warned rates are likely to rise for the next three years, putting upwards pressure on...
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