30 Oct National Market Update
There has been much talk in the media recently about a downturn in the residential property sales market. Things aren't quite so glum...
Investment
28 Aug New tenancy laws for Victoria
At the beginning of August, a bill was put to the Victorian parliament that has the capacity to bring significant change to residential...
29 Jul Bathroom renovations in rental properties
A clever bathroom renovation in your investment property will attract more applicants and will justify a higher rent. The trick is to make...
06 May Investor lending policies treat all markets the same
There was some important news for property investors recently with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announcing that its 2014 requirement for banks...
10 Dec Changes to travel deduction claims
The Federal Government’s budgeted changes to claiming deductions for rental properties came into effect on 1 July 2017. This means that travel expenses relating to...
29 Oct Capital gains tax – the basics
What is it? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit made on the sale of any capital item, typically real estate or...
13 Aug What is a rental yield?
As an informed investor, it is essential to know the return on the money you have committed. In the property market this return...
06 Aug Furnished or unfurnished?
Whether or not to offer a property as furnished can be a real dilemma for investors. Some tenants seek and will pay more for...
09 Jul Rent increases
You take on an investment so that it will make money for you. There are two ways this can happen with a rental...
18 Jun Selling your investment property
When you make the decision to sell your property investment, it is important to be aware of the legislative protocols involved. A good sales...
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