The Smartline Report July 2009

OCTOBER 2009

Australia – and the world – seems to have emerged from the economic winter of the past year or two to a spring of optimism and new investment opportunities.

These ‘green shoots’ can be seen in the continued rebound in the share market in the past couple of months, a growing property market and investors’ willingness to consider new opportunities and take on some level of risk again. more.

More than a rally, it's a new bull market
Alan Kohler, Eureka Report
The past few months have seen a truly amazing and unexpected rally in risk assets – currency plus capital, commodities and shares. But be warned: this is not a rally but a new bull market and one that is likely to be pushed higher. more.

NBN's tantalising promise
Robert Gottliebsen, Eureka Report
The national broadband network (NBN) will be as important to Australia in the coming years as electricity or rail as in previous centuries. It is also likely to provide investors with strong returns. more.

Good news for property investors
Monique Wakelin, Eureka Report
Slowly declining home ownership rates in some sectors, a steady increase in property investment in others and solid house values across the board are some of the conditions giving property investors a platform of predictability. more.

Planning the key to managing the mortgage with a new family

Karen Baldwin, Smartline Article

Many couples juggle mortgage repayments with bringing up baby on a single income, but a little planning goes a long way in helping new parents ease the financial burden. more.

Market Review
Herron Todd White
The spotlight is turned on the underperformers of the property market in the past 12 months - providing an insight into where the upcoming opportunities are.

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CHARITY PROFILE

For every loan Smartline organises, $10 is paid to a range of charities. Over $350,000 has been donated to date.

ACT for Kids is a not-for-profit organisation which gives direct parenting support to over 1,200 families through our network of ACT for Kids family centres.

Smartline recently sponsored ACT for Kids major fundraising dinner with an amount of $5,000. This is the fourth year of the Smartline sponsorship. more.

INTEREST RATE MOVES

Latest major interest rates. more.

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