Property Finance Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Loans: Which one is Right for You?

  With pros and cons for each case, Your Investment Property spoke to the experts to find out which loan is right for you read more

• Should you use a broker or go it alone?

  When you’re looking to invest a good broker can maker can make a big big difference, but how do you find one that will do what's best for you? read more

• Top tips for dealing with tighter investment lending

  As it gets harder to get finance, you need a solid strategy to get around the lenders’ tighter criteria. Veteran mortgage brokers Stuart Sutherland and   Marissa Schulze reveal their top tips for getting the finance you need. read more

• 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