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Like many top-notch ideas, the MadeComfy concept was conceived when co-founder Quirin Schwaighofer spotted a niche in the market as a result of his own experience. It was back in 2014 when he was travelling overseas. He had rented out his apartment in Sydney’s Cremorne Point on Airbnb, and realised that in order to maximise his returns and deliver his guests a five-star experience, he needed … Continue reading Airbnb Made Easy
With so many negative articles in the press lately, what do investors really need to know about the property market now? Michael Beresford is the Director of Investment Services at Open Corp – a robust organization that helps clients build their A team of professionals and brings property knowledge and know-how through strong research and education. He talks about what is actually happening with the … Continue reading VIDEO – Are property values about to crash? + Who can you trust for the best advice? – Michael Beresford
Recently I was discussing the subject of cities and growth with a parliamentarian who subscribes to the old Bob Carr and Dick Smith view that not all growth is good, and that our cities may have already reached their optimal number of residents. Many people disagree – and I totally disagree. As I respectfully explained to my parliamentary friend, there are certainly consequences to growth, … Continue reading Why Australia’s Property Prices Aren’t Going Down
Unprecedented growth in is fuelling an infrastructure transformation that is rearranging cityscapes in every major metropolitan city. Large-scale developments tend to acquire properties, so what do you do if the government notifies you that they need to acquire your property? It’s a scenario that anyone with a property near a rail line or motorway should take into consideration as a risk they could face if … Continue reading Need To Know: Residential Property Acquisition
For many investors, their long-term goal is to retire with a financial nest egg that will keep them and their family comfortable for many years to come. But is that dream really possible if you’re only looking at property for the first time when you’re already in your 40s? Michael Beresford is the director of investment services at OpenCorp, and he says there’s no reason an investor … Continue reading Never Too Late
Next to the bedroom, the living room is the place for relaxation in a home. This is normally where you set up your personal theatre, where you collapse after a long, hard day of work, and where you entertain your guests. The state of your living room will say a lot about you and your style, so it’s vital to make it lovely. This is … Continue reading Living Room
AT A GLANCE Years investing: 31 Current number of properties: 6 Portfolio value: $2.28m John Chandler has spent most of his life surviving on a low income, with a limited social network. “I spent half my working life in the hills, bush shooting and hunting deer for the New Zealand Forest Service – I was pretty much a hermit!” he says. When he made the … Continue reading When Tax Attacks
One reality in life that we all have to face is the fact that we will die one day. Basically, when somebody passes away, they are no longer around to control how the risks are dealt with – they need a voice – and that voice comes in a form of a will which is that person’s wish list of how their assets and … Continue reading VIDEO – Death and Property – Daniel Hirsh
Got tax queries regarding your property investments and wealth creation strategies? Our experts are on hand to answer them. editor.yipmag@keymedia.com.au Q: I have a situation that I am confused about. I have been told that I am exempt [from capital gains tax] by the tax office, but that I am not exempt by my accountant, and I’m hoping for answers. I bought a property for … Continue reading Tax Q&A: Questions On CGT Exemptions, Answered
It’s no surprise that people feel they don’t have the time they need to achieve their goals. When it comes to work-life balance, according to the OECD, Australia is in the bottom third of member countries. One in five Australian adults are so busy they don’t even have time to look after their own health. As a nation, we are clearly very time-poor. This ‘time … Continue reading Never enough time to invest?
