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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Property managers have an inside view into some of the crazy things that people do in their homes. And the things that people stick down the sink ranks as one of the biggest problems that can make life really unpleasant while also easily being avoided. No one ever does it to create a problem. Normally,…
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It can be brutal out there – the booming property market right now has left many wondering what more they can do to find their dream home. However, there are several strategies you can deploy to reduce the risk of losing a property that’s captured your heart. But first let’s take a quick look at…
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Selling a home always produces excitement and tension – and that’s only natural. Your property is probably your most significant financial asset, and you want to maximise its value. There are periods of great anticipation when prospective buyers walk through your home and imagine themselves living there. But sometimes these moments might get a little…
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Older apartments are attracting a lot of buyer attention because they offer more floor space and character than many modern buildings. The trade-off is that sometimes you have to deal with floorplans, fittings and design quirks that architects dropped 20-plus years ago. It is fascinating to compare the streamlined approach of modern apartments with the…
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