Got tax queries regarding your property investments and wealth creation strategies? Our experts are on hand to answer them. Email your questions to: editor.yipmag@keymedia.com.au Q: My brother and I inherited a property in Melbourne after our father passed away in 2016. I would like to explore the option of transferring the title into two trusts – a family trust for my share, and a special disability trust … Continue reading Tax Q&A: Transferring Land Titles Into Trusts

Property management that includes many of the costs of repairs and maintenance – and still manages to save you money – is an investor’s dream. And it may just be a matter of looking outside the property management box to achieve this. Pauline Hatch reports Even with a property manager in place and fees being paid, landlords still invest plenty of extra time and money … Continue reading Set And Forget Investing

Investing in property has practically become a nationwide hobby. Inspired by stories of successful journeys, more and more Australians are looking to start their own portfolios and create wealth by investing in real estate. As many investors profiled in this magazine have shown us, real estate can be used by everyday people to create their own retirement endgame, one that can allow them to retire … Continue reading 9 Must-Ask Investing Questions

Properties that generate a high cash flow are in significant demand. However, investors may fail to consider the downsides of positive cash flow investments – yes, they do exist – which can turn a cash flow gold mine into a bottomless pit. Jacqueline So reports Many experts advocate for high cash flow properties as good investments. Indeed, these are popular options for investors because significant … Continue reading When Cash Flow Hurts

The real estate industry is breathing a sigh of relief as the federal government has finally unveiled its plan to cut depreciation deductions on second-hand residential properties On 14 July, after a long wait, the Treasury Office finally issued a draft bill detailing how depreciation deductions for second-hand plant and equipment will be treated moving forward. Here are eight key takeaways from the draft legislation: … Continue reading Confirmed: How Depreciation Changes Will Roll Out

In current times of low rental yield, more investors are looking at alternative ways to maximise rental returns. Short-term rental has proven to deliver better returns due to the ability to dynamically change the price according to the supply and demand of the market. Booking platforms, such as Airbnb, are easily accessible to any keen host. These days many property owners manage their own short-term … Continue reading Short-Term Rental Property Managers: What Are The Benefits?