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Over recent years there has been a growing trend in investors opting to self-manage their investment properties. There are said to be around 1.7 million property investors in Australia and of these, one in three will attempt to self-manage their property because they think it is easy to do so and cuts the agents fees […]

According to CoreLogic’s Profile of the Australian Residential Property Investor, the value of people’s wealth held in real estate assets is worth more than superannuation funds and listed stocks. While the economy and property market are in an uncertain place, now is a better time than ever to review your investment strategy to ensure you’re […]

Property depreciation is the wear and tear of a building and its fixtures and fittings over time. For any income-producing property, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) allows property owners to claim this depreciation as a tax deduction each financial year. A tax depreciation schedule is required to maximise the depreciation deductions available and to substantiate […]

When you find a great property, it can be easy to look past or not notice problems until you’ve bought it and the keys are all yours. At this point, any hidden issues are your expense and problem. While most sellers do the right thing, it’s important to carefully examine a property to identify any […]

Capital gain is the difference between what you paid for an asset (less any fees incurred during the purchase) and what you sold it for (less any fees incurred during the sale). Capital gains tax (CGT) is the levy you pay on the capital gain made from the sale of that asset. It applies to […]

Deciding how much rent you’ll charge is one of the most important parts of managing your rental property. If you charge too little, you could be leaving money on the table. In contrast, charging too much can result in your property remaining vacant while others in the market are snapped up quickly. Fortunately, there is […]

If the truth be told, I would be a little hesitant if I was starting out as a property investor today. The costs and considerations that come with compliance alone are almost enough to make you want to throw in the towel before you even begin. It’s much more expensive than it was when I […]

Key things to consider when you refinance With interest rates at record lows, it may be a good time to think about refinancing your mortgage. There are several advantages to refinancing including the potential for lower repayments, special refinancing offers and additional loan features such as an offset account which you don’t have with your […]

Just like other parts of the home, bedroom furnishing and decoration has evolved a lot over the years. From the sponged feature walls of decades past to neatly pressed valances to today’s houseplant-donned rooms, there’s a lot you can do to make sure your property reflects current trends to either attract buyers or your ideal […]