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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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Rate lows changing property landscape

The low interest rate environment we’re currently experiencing is causing a shift in the property landscape and...
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Another rate cut expected

Despite the current rate environment sitting at ‘historic lows’ we’re still expecting a further cut, according to...
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State budget benefits property sector

The 2013/2014 Victorian state Budget will benefit the property market at the expense of first home buyers, according to...
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Rate cut a mixed picture for investors

While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate yesterday to a record low, investors must remember that...
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Cash rate cut to 2.75pc

The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.
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Falling interest rates can be a 'double edged' sword

While falling interest rates means that the cost of holding a property is reduced due to lower mortgage repayments, it...
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Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards

The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow,...
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Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high

The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to...
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Rates may drop even further

Numerous experts have suggested rates may be cut in May, based on weak indicators and the patchy response to current...
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Investors Ask: Debt/equity balance

Q. I bought my first investment property three years ago and it has gone up in value nicely. I’m confident I can...
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5 Quick tips to change your finances

If you look at planning 5 hours to commit to 5 simple methods to change your finances over this weekend, then you may...
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Housing finance results show positivity

Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell is “quietly confident” of good results for housing finance in March, following...
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Queensland sees highest increase in fixed rate loans

Fixed rate home loans are becoming increasingly popular nationwide, with Queensland seeing the highest amount of...
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How to get control of your finances

How much do I earn? This is a statement easily answered as you know your income and how much tax you pay. But do you...
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Rates have hit the bottom

Since the Reserve Bank left the rates on hold yesterday at three per cent, experts have started to suggest that the...
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Rates on hold for April

In an announcement today, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.
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Does Size Matter with Discount Interest Rates?

Investors are constantly looking for discounts on their rates, but is it really saving you as much as you think?
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What is equity?

When searching for your next property investment and you wonder what is fuelling this insatiable demand for more growth...
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Should you request a holding deposit?

A holding deposit is an amount of money (usually the equivalent of one week's rent) that is paid by the applicant...
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Rate cuts leaving investors well-placed

Since November 2011, the cash rate has been cut six times, leaving potential savings and portfolio growth for investors...
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Split loans rising in popularity

More borrowers than ever before are choosing to split their home loan between fixed and variable rates, mortgage broker...
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Lenders expected to lower rates

Lenders are expected to lower interest rates out of cycle despite the RBA keeping the official cash rate on hold this...
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Rates on Hold - March 2013

The Reserve Bank of Australia failed to surprise industry pundits today, with the board opting to leave the official...
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Home loans for investment house jumps by nearly $1b

The decision by the RBA to cut interest rates over the past year is having a positive impact on the property investment...
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Investors Ask: Is it worth LMI?

Q. It has taken me three years to save up $30,000 for a 10 per cent deposit on a property worth $300,000. Should I save...
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