The Smartline Report - Home Loan News

JULY 2010

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Smartline is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with the Switzer Group, which is headed up by highly respected finance and business commentator Peter Switzer.

In the coming months The Smartline Report will showcase articles from some of Australia’s leading finance, investment and property commentators, including Craig James, John McGrath and Peter Switzer himself. more.

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When will we rally?
When will we rally?

Peter Switzer, Switzer

While the coming weeks will continue to be challenging for world stock markets with European banks’ stress tests and the US corporate reporting season beginning, expectations are that markets will rally later this year or early in 2011. more.

 
Property investing
Investor signposts
Craig James, Switzer

The 2009/10 financial year proved to be one of the most volatile on the Australian share market, with the All Ords varying by a total of almost 1340 points, or 36 per cent. more.

 
Bank on companies planning for innovation

Bank on companies planning for innovation

Simon Bond, Switzer
While the current economic conditions may feel far more ‘glass half-empty than half-full’, the breathtaking speed of innovation and technology means there are still some excellent investment opportunities available – you just have to know where to find them. more.  
Don’t give up on the dream of owning your own home

Don’t give up on the dream of owning your own home

Andrew Willink, Switzer
Those potential first homebuyers who have saved their deposit, crunched their numbers, researched what they can afford and allowed themselves a buffer have the opportunity to benefit from the current slowing housing market. more.
 
Market Review
Herron Todd White
The turbulent Australian property market of recent years means that $500,000 to spend on a property can still provide plenty of ‘bang for your buck’ – albeit to varying degrees depending on which part of the country you live in.  

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    CHARITY PROFILE

    For every loan Smartline organises, $10 is paid to a range of charities. Almost $500,000 has been donated to date.

    Feed The Children Australia aims to ease the pain by providing food, medicine and basic essentials to hungry children and their families in need right across Australia.

    The Smartline Charity Team recently supported the Feed the Children organisation by handing out food to the needy that had been donated by various companies and organisations. more.

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