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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Lenders pass on RBA’s November rate hike

Australia’s banks have begun raising interest rates on home loan and savings after the RBA’s latest rate increase.

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7 misconceptions about investing for wealth

Myths about property investment abound, and knowing the difference between fact and fiction can set good investors...

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Sunshine State home seekers give Qld loan values a boost

Queensland has come out on top as the biggest performer in terms of loan value growth, according to CommSec’s latest...

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A cash rate hike is well and truly on the cards for November

If the banks’ predictions are correct, the RBA’s November meeting will be the 13th rate hike in this cycle.

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Looking to co-invest? Try crowdfunding

For investors looking to take the plunge with others, online real estate crowdfunding might be the next big thing

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A new 5% deposit loan is now on offer for investors

Three of Australia’s big four banks now offer property loans to investors with small deposits – but there is a...

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Q3 CPI shifts cash rate expectations

The quarterly inflation data has sounded alarms among economists, as a hawkish RBA and slowing inflation falls could...

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Movers beware: Consumer Affairs warns of dodgy removalists

Consumer Affairs Victoria has raised the alarm that a Melbourne-based, nationwide servicing removalist damages...

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When lifestyle pain equals property gain

In today’s turbulent economy, investment success might mean bidding farewell to the Australian dream (for a little...

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Property Finance Uncut: The potential for market acceleration

As the end of the year nears, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has clearly set its trajectory towards 2024.

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5 strategies for borrowers gearing up to renegotiate their home loan

By the end of this year, hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate loans will have expired, with mortgagees left to decide...

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Great Australian dream ‘alive and well’: Mortgage Choice

The majority of Australians believe that property is still a good investment despite current economic conditions, the...

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Tassies’ home ownership equity scheme is seeing success

The island state says more than 200 households have made it onto the property ladder through its equity program.

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Labor finds further $1bn to get Greens’ housing support

The Labor government has struck a deal with the Greens, agreeing to spend a further $1 billion on public and community...

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Navigating the pain: How property investors can tackle a challenging market

In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment, there is an undeniable truth that many investors are currently...

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Property Finance Uncut: A slowing economy and its impacts on property

With its latest cash rate call, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has set the scene for spring – sparking...

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Home insurance ‘discounts’ under fire in class action investigation

Hundreds of thousands of home and contents insurance policyholders could be covered by a potential class action lawsuit...

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Overcoming the finance hurdle facing Australian expat investors

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the...

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16 years of savings needed for house deposit: Finder

First home buyers are required to save for over a decade on average to afford a deposit on a home, new research has...

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Refinancing struggles doubled over 6 months

A personal finance marketplace has said the number of home owners struggling to refinance due to serviceability issues...

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Buying a property with 2 loans isn’t as simple as it sounds

Using two loans to acquire a property for an SMSF can be done, but there are layers of documentation and regulations...

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5 ways home insurers must change, or answer to the corporate watchdog

Not only is home insurance more expensive than ever, but a review has found that the claims handling process needs...

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Fixed-rate cliff passes the peak: CoreLogic

While the majority of fixed-rate loans created through COVID-19 have expired, arrears remain low, new data has...

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Aussies in over their heads as insurance premiums rise 28%

Australians just experienced the biggest rise in their home insurance premiums than at any point over the past two...

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Refinancing opportunities for investors: Taking advantage of lower assessment rates

In recent times, there have been significant shifts in the lending landscape, especially for investors looking to...

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