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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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Can I still invest with $500k?

Promoted by DHA Housing affordability is a hot topic at the moment with many would-be investors finding it harder to...
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'My hard work has paid off. So have my DHA investments.'

Promoted by DHA Katalin bought her first Defence Housing Australia (DHA) property in 2004 and now has three to her...
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'Our DHA properties are the pinnacle of our financial independence.'

Promoted by DHA Rhonda and David are long time investors with Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
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Can I have an SMSF with a smaller super balance?

Promoted by DIY SMSF When deciding on managing your super via a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), there are a few...
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Property fire ignites discussion on cannabis houses

A fire in WA has police and energy companies warning property owners of how high the risks and the consequences can be...
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Is this the end of split deposits?

In markets where prices are booming, it’s not uncommon for potential purchasers to request 5 per cent deposit options...
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RBA announces official cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its official interest rate call for August following its monthly board meeting.
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What’s the rate tipping point to stop investors?

With the RBA rate maintaining at its historic low of 1.5 per cent, it’s likely we won’t see a rate change in the...
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7 mistakes investors make with refinancing

A lot of Australians have a tendency to set and forget their mortgage – one less thing to worry about, right? But...
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How changing bank policy affects investors and tenants

Just over two years ago, APRA stepped in with some tough measures in an effort to reduce the amount of investment...
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5 top strategies to improve your chances of investment success

There are different investment strategies that can suit different investors for vastly different purposes. Victor Kumar...
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Nearly a fifth of people turned down for a loan

Eighteen per cent of Australians have been turned down for a home loan by a financial institution and nearly one in 10...
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Interest-only home loans falling in value for investors

Demand for home loans rose in May, although investors are seeing a fall in home loan value.
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Investor housing finance on downward curve, says REIA

The latest figures released by the ABS show finance approvals for investor housing are on a downward trend, according...
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Investors paying 80 basis points more than owner-occupiers on variable rates

A crackdown of risky lending practices by regulatory body APRA has further impacted the property market, says finance...
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RBA announces official cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its official interest rate call for July following its monthly board meeting.
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Investor tip: A good accountant will help you enjoy 'finance talks'

According to Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and buyer's agent Paul Glossop, a good accountant can actually...
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2016 census state-by-state breakdown of rents and mortgages

How much does each state and territory pay in rent payments and mortgage repayments? We look at the latest snapshot...
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CASE STUDY: Investment Success With $0 Deposit $0 Mortgage Insurance

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How to avoid financial pains from rising interest rates

Property investors are set to feel financial pains by the big banks to further increase interest rates for...
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Could you pay your mortgage if rates hit 7.5%?

Cashed-up baby boomers flush with equity make property investing look easy, but don’t be hoodwinked into thinking...
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Find out how this investor overcame his debt-adverse mindset

Jack Chen has spent a decade building an impressive nine-property strong portfolio worth $5.2 million with his wife,...
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Top Aussie broker’s tips for surviving changes to mortgage lending

Following APRA’s move to cool Australia’s hot property market, property investors have begun experiencing an influx...
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5 tips for owners to save on home loans

With the new financial year approaching soon, it’s important that owners pay off home loans sooner rather than later....
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