Death and the inevitable flow-on effects – whether socially, emotionally or financially – on family and friends can be so significant that we often dare not even broach the topic. But, in doing so, we fail to put in place proper contingency plans that would help our families. In my practice, I have seen so many unfortunate situations following the death of a person that … Continue reading Death And Property

Like many Australians, Travis Lambe and his wife, Connie, were interested in property investing as a way to build their wealth while they worked hard to pay off their home and save for retirement. “We had paid down quite a bit of the debt on our home, and we had a reasonable amount of equity and were looking for an avenue to improve our wealth … Continue reading New Builds Drive New Wealth

Paul Smith came into the property game looking to play it safe. A plumber by trade and the owner of a small to medium-sized plumbing company, he had been seeking a way to make some investments that would ultimately allow him to get out of the rat race. “I believe that property investing, when done correctly, is the safest way to invest,” he says. “My … Continue reading 2017 Investor Of The Year: Paul Smith

Recently, News.com.au reported that more than three million homes across Australia had had a makeover with homeowners spending the maximum amount on renovating their kitchens. Yes, there is a spurt of renovations across the country, as savvy homeowners take advantage of low interest rates to top-up their home loans to fund improvements to their homes. Supporting the trend is Australia’s largest professional body of buyer’s … Continue reading Here’s How To Fund Your Home Renovations…

Planning to buy your first home. Congratulations! But, here is a question… have you done your groundwork? In addition to choosing the right property for yourself, the right home loan is as important to finance your purchase. Do you know how much you can afford to borrow (calculate here) or which kind of home loan is the best for you? Buying your first home is … Continue reading How To Handle Your First Mortgage…

Q: I bought a property as my permanent residence in 2000, lived in it for six years, then moved north for work and rented the property out. I have moved in and out of the property a couple of times, most recently moving back in a year ago. I was thinking of selling; however, the last time it was rented out was seven years ago, … Continue reading Tax Q&A: Residential Property Rentals

Sally Lewis had the typical property investor’s dream in mind when, in 2010, she bought her first investment property with her husband, Owen. “I was interested in property investing from an early age and wanted to create a portfolio that would ultimately allow us the ability to retire earlier, spend more time with our future family, and fulfill dreams to travel and enjoy life without … Continue reading 2017 Reno Investor Of The Year: Sally Lewis

Q: I haven’t set up an SMSF (purely for purchasing investment properties) yet, but I got some advice recently that I should purchase my first investment property outside the SMSF for personal tax reasons. My salary is $120k–$150k and my wife doesn’t work at all. Is it best to purchase the property as: a. 50/50 ownership b. 99/1 ownership in my favour c. 99/1 ownership … Continue reading Tax Q&A: Setting Up An SMSF For Investment Property

The humble bedroom is the forgotten heart of every home. Yes, the kitchen may be a busy hub of activity, and the bathroom is used every day to make yourself presentable, but the bedroom is where you truly spend most of your time. Up to one third of your life is spent sleeping, resting and recharging in your bedroom, which is the most private space … Continue reading Reno Focus: Bed Room