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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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First cash rate call for 2019 revealed

The Reserve Bank has today released the outcome of its monthly board meeting, the first for 2019.

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Rate cut expected as early as next month

With the RBA expected to announce yet another hold on the official cash rate for Tuesday, experts have released their...

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What’s the silver lining for borrowers in Royal Commission’s final report?

The Royal Commission has handed down a troubling report for Australia's banking system, but it’s not all bad news for...

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How property investors can secure financing in 2019

One of the biggest themes in the property market over the past year has been the tightening of the credit environment,...

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Ex-Treasury economist shares his thoughts surrounding finance in 2019

Having recently joined the Smart Property Investment Show to share details of his own portfolio, this time former...

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Middle-income earners, investors report highest stress levels

Money worries are higher for women, middle-income earners, and certain Australian capital cities, according to a new...

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Investor appetite for borrowing slows, new data shows

The number of loans for housing continues to decline for both investors and owner-occupiers alike, analysis of ABS data...

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Popular borrowing strategy in government’s sights

Using superannuation to borrow spiked in popularity from 2007, but it has become a battleground for both sides of...

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My secret for maximising your valuation figure

Experienced property investors might think they’ve heard it all before, but when it comes to getting maximum dollars...

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Court time set for man in property investment, development case

The corporate regulator has begun proceedings in the Supreme Court after allegedly uncovering unauthorised property...

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New housing finance softening a result of tightened stock

Analysis of new ABS data has found housing finance commitments for new properties continued its downward trend over the...

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Top 6 property resolutions for 2019

Successful property investing is much more about a strong gameplan than timing the market, and these simple strategies...

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6 tips to make refinancing easy

A smart property investor will probably refinance to another lender at least once on their investment journey to...

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Beware the traps of interest-only lending changes, says mortgage broker

In late December just past, APRA announced it will remove caps on interest-only lending, which will give investors more...

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Broker flags ‘time and time again’ mistakes with financing

Property investors often make the wrong assumptions about what banks and lenders reward and look for when they’re...

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Above-market valuations surface, creating 'negative equity'

Above-market valuations give investors more access to finance, but are having a negative impact on the equity position...

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Property financing in 2019: Will it get easier for investors?

One of the major issues for property investors in 2018 was the tightening of the lending environment as a result of the...

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Govt’s latest call to banks could impact mortgages

The Morrison government is calling on the banks to free up credit in 2019, as some cities experience GFC-style price...

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Property spruikers lurk in popular holiday spot, investors risk $16k penalty

Holiday makers are being targeted by a group of spruikers, and being warned to watch out for unsolicited offers about...

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Mortgage default black spots revealed for 2018, big markets tipped to overtake in 2019

Softening values in key markets like NSW and Victoria are exposing investors and home owners to mortgage defaults,...

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1% cash rate tipped as markets move in buyers’ favour

Values in key markets of Sydney and Melbourne will drop up to 10 per cent this year and the Reserve Bank of Australia...

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Population slow-down one to watch for property investors

Australia's rates of population growth are continuing to soften, which has a knock-on impact to vital supply-and-demand...

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Investors’ Afterpay, PayWave spending creates headaches for new loans

Property investors should watch their discretionary spending in 2019, as popular new payment methods can impact a...

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Predictions for 2019’s mortgage market for property investors

With interest-only loan restrictions lifted from next year, we spoke to some of Australia’s top mortgage brokers to...

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Top housing picks for the 2019 federal budget

Housing affordability and property taxes will be big policy items for the 2019 federal budget, and there are some key...

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