Property Finance Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Equity: Access it or lose it

  Just because your property went up in value doesn’t mean it will stay that way. Sam Saggers explains why you should consider locking in your equity now, even if you’re not ready to buy yet read more

• Crunching the numbers: Tax and your investment strategy

  A positive cash flow property may propel you forwards towards property success – but for certain people it could actually hold you back and cost you money in the long run. We turned to the experts to help you work out how a cash flow and/or capital growth property could impact on you and your finances from a tax perspective read more

• Insider Tips! How to get more money from the bank

  Expanding your portfolio is challenging these days amid tighter lending policies by the banks. But fear not – with the right strategy you can continue to get the finance you need to buy more properties. Nila Sweeney explains read more

• How to deal with the tighter lending criteria

  As expected, the banks have started tightening up their lending criteria for property investors in response to APRA’s demand. How does this affect you and how should you deal with this tighter lending? read more

• How to strengthen your borrowing capacity to expand your portfolio

  With investment lending currently under scrutiny, banks are tightening their criteria even more. Mortgage broker Marissa Schulze explains how you can get the banks to lend you more read more

• Can't pay your loan, should you sell?

  If you’re struggling to meet repayments and tempted to sell at a loss, read on as Joe Sirianni looks at your options read more

• How to get finance as a Low-Income investor

  The spirit may be willing, but the banks don’t always share the enthusiasm. So, how can you get finance to invest in property as a low-income earner? Philippe Brach explains read more

• ​Rate wars: Is it really time to fix?

  With fixed rates tumbling to all-time lows, you may be thinking of taking the fixed option. Michael Lee looks at the important issues you need to consider before making the move read more

• ​How to finance property in regional areas

  There are many excellent opportunities for investing in regional Australia. And getting the finance right the first time can save you a lot of time, stress and, most importantly, money. John Hilton chats to the experts to find out how to do this read more