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19
12.11
1:55
Because a home loan can be a long-term commitment, it’s important to think beyond the immediate time horizon when considering your home finance needs to ensure you end up with a home loan that has the ability to accommodate your future needs.
Life is full of change – …
04
11.11
1:02
If you are, you’re one of a savvy group of first homebuyers who have chosen to purchase an investment property instead of their first home.
The rise of the first homebuyer as ‘renter-investor’ shows borrowers are thinking outside the square to get a foothold in the property market …
14
10.11
1:06
Often borrowers mistakenly believe that all lenders are the same and that there is no scope to reduce loan costs – unless you threaten to leave your lender.
But that’s far from the truth. Those who have already sought assistance from their Smartline Adviser will know this to be true. So, …
26
09.11
1:59
If you do your homework and have a creative approach, investing on a low income can be a great vehicle for long-term wealth creation.
Property choice is critical
The best types of property for investors on low incomes are those at the lower end of the scale in price but with high …
09
06.11
10:32
If you’re intending to borrow in the near future, you should ensure your finances are well organised to not only minimise approval times, but also maximise the amount you can borrow
Having your ‘financial house in order’ can be as simple as having your tax returns up-to-date, making …
25
05.11
10:44
Too much property reporting, and media attention, is given to our capital cities. Not enough effort is spent analysing our regional towns. As a result, too few investors understand Australia’s regional potential. Not only are many of our regional centres at the bottom of their cycle …
03
05.11
9:40
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official cash rate at 4.75% for the sixth consecutive month.
Glenn Stevens from the RBA said that National income is growing strongly, private investment is picking up, mainly in the resources sector, in response to high levels of commodity prices. In the household …
02
05.11
1:34
I suspect that most people would look at the title of this chart and instantly lose interest. The key word in this title is “Futures”. This chart shows what the futures market is betting on in terms of the RBA cash rate.
In fact, you will often hear celebrity economists put …
21
02.11
11:19
If you watch the news you would have seen the National Australia Bank last week declaring war on their competitors by offering rebates should you re-finance from Westpac, ANZ or CBA. Not to be outdone, other banks (and some non bank lenders) have this week come back fighting with their …
02
08.10
2:39
The Housing Industry Association estimates the current housing shortage at $190,000 dwellings and expects that will widen to 466,000 by 2020 due to population growth. Planning constraints are also blamed for the projected increase.
HIA chief economist Harley Dale told Australian Associated Press that “at the end of the day, the lack …
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