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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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Is now the time to fix rates?

Everyone seems to be asking the million dollar question at the moment: is now a good time to fix my debt?
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Owner financing in the USA

One of the ways I built my portfolio in the USA property market was via owner financing. It is a little different to...
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Clearance rates spark seller's market

With auction clearance rates around the country rising, it’s quickly becoming a seller’s market according to the...
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paul benion
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Fixed interest rates account for 25pc of loans

The latest home lending figures show that property investors as well as owner occupiers are now locking into fixed home...
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Mortgage rates driving capital growth

Annual capital city dwelling values have risen by 3.8 per cent over the 2012/2013 financial year, according to the RP...
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Rate cut on the cards

While the Reserve Bank (RBA) is holding tight this month, the current environment doesn’t rule out the prospect of...
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Cash Rate on Hold - July 2013

The cash rate has been left on hold at 2.75 per cent, in a decision made today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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No rate cut expected

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) ready to meet today, one economist has said that he expects rates to remain steady, with a...
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kevin lee
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Refinancing: A negative gearing quick fix

'Negative Gearing' is a commonly debated strategy amongst property experts and investors alike, with over 1.2 million...
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New home loan tool available

A new home loan index ranking lenders to find the best products will potentially save consumers tens of thousands of...
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Auction clearance rates improve

Recent statistics are identifying that the auction clearance rate improved over the weekend from the previous week,...
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Rates unlikely to be cut further

The Reserve Bank (RBA) is unlikely to cut rates next month after the Australian labour market posted better than...
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paul benion
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Investor home loans top $17 billion

Growing confidence in the Australian property market is underlined by the latest ABS lending figures which show a jump...
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rory orourke
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Perth records the highest rental yield growth rate

Perth is rapidly becoming a magnet for property investors throughout Australia because of surging rental yields. The...
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Rates on Hold - June 2013

After moving interest rates to a 53 year low in May, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave rates unchanged...
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Economists divided over rates

Economists are divided as to whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate tomorrow.
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Rate cut effect unclear

Investors will be watching any rate movements closely next week, but it’s unclear as to what effect they may have on...
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Home loans increase in WA as population booms

Western Australia is leading the nation’s increase in housing loan activity, with an increase of 26.5 per cent over...
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Most repaying over their mortgage’s minimum

A majority of mortgage holders are currently making additional repayments to their loans, helped by low interest rates,...
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Successful loan structuring

Most property investors realise that debt plays a part in operating most investment properties. Furthermore, those...
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Get purchasing power with faster finances

While the steps to purchasing a property – especially your first – can be a lengthy process, there are a few things...
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A quick guide to pre-approval

Going in with your finances at the ready can prove to be a crucial element in securing that perfect investment at...
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Budget cuts to hurt ACT property

The culling of more than 1,200 public sector jobs in the next financial year on top of significant job cuts last year...
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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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