Could property fall by 40%? AS during any crisis – and even in the absence of one – the doomsayers come out in the property market. And COVID-19 is no different. Following the pandemic we’ve seen numerous predictions about Australian property prices, including that they could fall by up to 40%. Will it come true? […]
Is the office as we know it dead? MUCH has been said about the future of workplaces since COVID-19 forced some major changes to office life as we know it, kicking flexible work practices into gear. At this stage, no one really knows how offices will look in the future as uncertainty still abounds, but […]
THE FEDERAL Government has made a very significant change to capital gains tax (CGT) affecting ex pats, but it’s likely there are many Australians living overseas who are still completely in the dark about it. Put simply, the change entails the CGT exemption for the Australian family home, which has been in existence for 35 […]
An investor recently asked me, ‘Should I buy an investment property in my own name, my company name or via my super fund to maximise depreciation?’ While the tax implications are a very important part of your property investment strategy, I would never make taxation the number one reason for determining how I structure my […]
Cash flow can become a significant problem with your property investment. For beginners, slow cash flow could prevent you from building your portfolio as quickly as you’d like. Happily, there are some tricks you can use to improve your investment property cash flow. So, you’ve got what you think is a great investment property. You’ve […]
Six Things To Know Before Buying an Investment Property: You may be thinking about buying an investment property. Australia has a strong property market, which attracts a lot of buyers. However, there are some property investment basics to keep in mind. The attractive Australian house market has many people investing in property. For beginners, this […]
Many see granny flats as an easy rental property investment. For beginners, they offer the opportunity to start investing, without spending too much money. As with any investment property, you must remember to claim for the depreciation of your assets. Tons of people like the idea of buying an investment property. Australia offers plenty of […]
You have a choice to make when investing in real estate. Commercial properties may be more difficult to manage than residential homes. However, there are plenty of reasons why you should invest in commercial property. So, you’ve decided to invest in real estate. Commercial properties may not seem like the best choice. They come with […]
Sipping on a cocktail while lying on a pristine beach over the summer holidays, you were ruminating about how fantastic this lifestyle was. Perhaps you were watching your kids running around in the shallows of the water, screaming with delight, while your partner sat on the beach beside you beaming with joy. “Life doesn’t get […]
They’re suave, they’re slick and above all, they’re convincing, with their sales pitch down pat. Who are they? Property spruikers. Unfortunately in Australia’s largely unregulated property advisory market spruikers – masquerading as experts – can flourish and their unsuspecting victims stand to lose a lot of money. How can you avoid being preyed upon? We’ve […]