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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The year is flying by and, as a landlord, there’s no wrong time for you to start thinking about preparing for the lodgements of your tax returns. This is means you should be gathering your paperwork right now and checking the residential rental properties area of the ATO website to see what you can claim…
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Finding a great investment property requires due diligence and discipline around the organisation of your finances. You need to be on top of mortgage and tax obligations, as well as potential income and tax benefits from negative gearing and write-offs. Focus on the anticipated financial benefits from an investment property: are you seeking an outright…
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New legislation to improve the quality and safety of rental properties took effect in Victoria at the end of March. For landlords, this may require some expense to ensure the property meets the standards required by the new rules. Renters should also be aware of the changes and work with their agent so appropriate improvements…
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Getting really good financial and accounting advice is essential for investors who intend to purchase property using their self-managed super fund. Buying property through a self-managed fund has become a popular way to transact, especially for those who aim to retire in the next decade or so. But seeking professional financial advice before committing to…
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