It’s hard to imagine losing a home in a fire but it happens every day and ironically, the colder months are often a time of greater risk. For those who survive, the sense of loss stays with them for the rest of their lives. It can be truly devastating both physically and emotionally. As local…
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There are several small but important misconceptions about property investment that can catch out new or would-be landlords. The Federal Government provides attractive financial incentives for property investment, and you don’t want to miss out on those benefits. But it can be easy to get it wrong and find yourself with a nasty letter from…
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Any experienced property investor will testify to the importance of record-keeping to ensure they gain all the tax advantages the government offers the nation’s landlords. And with the end of the tax year fast approaching, no property organised investor should be scrambling to find receipts and bills to file in their return for the Australian…
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It’s nearly tax time which means that it pays dividends if you’re an investor to spend a little time learning the financial arts of being a landlord. It can be a significant benefit to understand the principles of depreciation and capitalisation and write offs. This won’t make you an accountant, of course, but it will…
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A quiet property revolution has taken place while media and pundits have been focused on the boom – the rise of off-market sales. This sales technique is designed to achieve a quick sale at a maximum price without the cost of a sales and marketing campaign or the time and inconvenience of losing weekends to…
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Becoming a property investor can be one of the most rewarding financial decisions you’ll ever make. Long-term property ownership is a wonderful way to build personal wealth and deliver you and your loved ones financial security. The post-lockdown property boom that we’ve seen across the country – and in our area, too – serves as…
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Mornings and evenings are developing a distinct chill across most of Australia now that we’ve moved from autumn to winter. And it’s at this time of year when we regret having not thought earlier about the type of heating that would best suit our homes. Choosing the correct heating method for your home goes a…
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It’s incredible to think that Americans spend more than $300 billion every year on upgrades, repairs and maintenance of their homes. This estimate from Harvard comes in a report in which three-quarters of the homeowners quizzed said they’d felt a sense of accomplishment from their projects. As an experienced local agent, I believe there’s never…
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Spending too much on improving your home is a sin in the real estate game. We call it over-capitalizing, and it means you’ve spent more money on a renovation than you’ll get back in return when the time comes to sell. The most common areas to over-capitalize on are in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s…
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The quality of a bathroom can be a major consideration for buyers and plays a major role in your comfort in any home. Poor bathrooms spook buyers who worry they will cost a lot to repair or replace – and can be miserable to live in. Small bathrooms, which are common in our neighborhood, are…
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