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...
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27 Nov Why you must act on maintenance requests
Honest Broker has previously written about the value of having a maintenance schedule in place for your investment as a way to keep...
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...
15 Oct Get it in writing
Renting a property is essentially a business transaction. As such all important communication should be in writing. In fact, several key communications must...
27 Aug Contacting a tenant after they’ve moved
Quite often there needs to be communication with a tenant after they have vacated. Sometimes, this communication may be less than pleasant if a...
20 Aug Charging your tenants for water consumption
Unlike their commercial couterparts, residential landlords are not necessarily entitled to recover all outgoings on a property. Charges such as insurance and council...
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...
02 Apr What is fair wear and tear?
One of the primary rules of residential tenancies is that the tenant must leave the property in the condition it was at the start...
12 Mar Key and holding deposits
A key deposit is a refundable charge paid by a prospective tenant that enables them to take the keys to a property and inspect...
05 Mar National Smoke Alarm Day
April 1st is National Smoke Alarm Day, reminding everyone to check that the smoke alarms in their homes are in working order. It...