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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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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Owning a vacation rental or working towards a life in the countryside are fabulous ambitions for those who have already invested in real estate. There’s no question that owning your own home can give you many life choices down the track, especially when the family has grown up and moved out. A second residence or…
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Selecting a property manager to look after an investment property can make the difference between a good and bad experience as a landlord. Whether you’re investing in your tenth property or your first, the search for a great property manager requires due diligence and the discipline to get into the nitty-gritty of the kinds of…
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A trait of a booming market is the desire of buyers to find a bargain by seeking our properties that need remodelling or redevelopment. It’s a great way into the market for investors, property developers and, in some circumstances, first-time buyers. But unless you’ve spent time researching your target property, your prospective purchase might prove…
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Finding a great investment property requires due diligence and discipline around the organization of your finances. You need to be on top of mortgage and tax obligations, as well as potential income and tax benefits and write-offs you’ll receive. Focus on the anticipated financial benefits from an investment property: are you seeking an outright profit…
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One of the great opportunities in real estate is the option to become a “rentvestor” – someone who buys a property, rents it out and lives elsewhere. Rentvesting is becoming increasingly popular with young Americans who want to break into the property market. The concept works on this premise: buy what you can afford, and…
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Owning a holiday home that you can rent out as you work towards a tree-change or seachange are fabulous ambitions for those who have already invested in real estate. There’s no question that owning your own home can give you many life choices down the track, especially when the family has grown up and moved…
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