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I just want to let everyone know that I have just released the 2nd edition of my first book; Smart Borrowers Handbook. I have re-written about 70% including inserting some new chapters – e.g. there’s one on SMSF borrowing. You can buy it online from my publisher here...

Our of interest, how many people that have over $500k of debt have income protection insurance with a benefit period until age 60 (note that income protection insurance within super normally only has a 2 year benefit period). I'm interested in the answer as, in my opinion, most people that...

A news media company (AAP) is writing a story about property spruikers – a bit of a ‘buyer beware’ story. They would like to include a case study – i.e. someone that has been to a property spruiker seminar, bought some property that has turned out to be a very poor investment – or something...

It might interest some people that I'm holding a financial planning seminar for property investors in Sydney and Melbourne. The presentation is case study based and attendees will get their own workbook. Check out this page if you would like to learn more...

I have shared my thoughts on what 2010 may hold for us - in case anyone's interested... See http://bit.ly/VTEU

I have just finished my second book: The Property Puzzle. The book takes investors through a simple 7 step process to developing their own property-based financial plan. Click here to download the table of contents and the preface (to learn more about the book)

We are doing a survey and I would be very apprecaitive of everyone's opinions. We are interested to learn what people think of their bank. There's only 13 multi choice questions so it shouldn't take very long. Click on the link below...

You might be interested in reading our recent newsletter about the current state of credit policy: http://www.prosolution.com.au/news/newsletter.htm

I am not sure of I am allowed to post this but it may be of interest to forum members. We are holding some seminars in Melbourne and Sydney called Tax Busting Structures. Go to http://www.prosolution.com.au/news/2009.htm for more details on what the seminar covers.

No, it's not a typo. Product is for purchases only - not for refinances as far as I can see. LVR up to 95%. 0.20% rate lock fee. IO or P&I repayments. A pretty good deal I would say!

See latest ANZ economic report: http://www.prosolution.com.au/news/anz-property-report.pdf

I know that I might be living in a fantasy world but I want to send a message to the government. There is a government inquiry into competition in the home loan market at the moment. I want the bank to know that the voters (us) want them to act swiftly to maintain competition (majors now have...

Very interesting article / discussion about the appropriateness of adjusting the cash rate to manage inflation within the 2% to 3% target. Should an inflation target be used? Is 2% to 3% still appropriate in today's environment? See attached. Interested in your thoughts... Cheers Stuart

Westpac has announced that they will now lend up to 85% for owner-occupiers and investors without the need for mortgage insurance. The property will have to be in a metro area (not country and not inner city). The change is effect next Monday (13th). This is a huge change. It will be interesting...

As requested by Rolf here is my article from April issue of API (http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19950). http://www.prosolution.com.au/articles/partner.pdf Cheers Stu

I am a little behind the times... last Monday BankWest announced the following discounts under its professional package. Total lending: $250k - $500k = 0.50% (St George is better in all States except NSW & ACT with 0.70% off) $500k - $750k = 0.65% (St George is better in all States...