The Smartline Report

October 2017

Welcome to our October edition of The Smartline Report. Spring is certainly in the air. Will the property market sizzle as the mercury rises? What are the top five tips to spring clean your finances? In this month’s report we discuss the answers to these questions, along with the important differences between offset and redraw accounts.

Enjoy the read and, of course, don’t hesitate to call to discuss any of your future plans.

Offset or redraw? A look at the pros and cons

If you’re thinking about contributing funds to an offset or redraw account, it pays to… Read more ›

Capital city spring property update

Spring has sprung and so have several Australian capital city residential property markets, albeit at a more modest rate than in previous quarters… Read more ›

5 smart ways to spring clean your finances

Spring is a great time to dust off the cobwebs and reorganise the linen cupboard. It is also a great time to reassess your finances, to make sure… Read more >

Australian property market update

CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless presents Smartline October’s national housing and economic data, as well as a breakdown by capital city. More info ›

October property market outlook

The September results of the CoreLogic Home Value Index showed that the rate of value growth continued to moderate after peaking in late… More info ›

Market Review

The Herron Todd White team reports comprehensively on the state of property markets around Australia.

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Smartline Article Archive

Can I use my home equity to buy an investment property?

Thinking of buying an investment property? You may be able to use home equity. Here’s what you need… Read more ›

What should I look for in a home loan lender?

A mortgage broker can make the process much simpler, but it’s still worth knowing as much as possible about the various options out there… Read more >

Should I renovate?

There is plenty to consider when buying a home. Location. Size. Style. Price. One of the other important questions you might ask is, should I… Read more ›