Driven by a desire to profit for purpose

Yola Bakker’s $3.5m property portfolio spanning the Top End, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia has not only secured her a healthy retirement but is also giving her the financial freedom to invest in her biggest passion: giving back Yola takes an active role in managing her properties, working in collaboration with trusted property managers AT A GLANCE Years investing – 10 Number of properties … Continue reading Driven by a desire to profit for purpose

Dismissing fears about the property market

Property news can be a source of panic for prospective buyers, especially when the headlines scream doom. Knowing how property cycles work can alleviate this stress, while helping you know when it’s a good time to invest – and just as crucially, where. Jacqueline So reports… When you turn on the TV or browse online, the property market is often discussed as something that fluctuates … Continue reading Dismissing fears about the property market

Aussies put lifestyle ahead of housing + What you need to know about investing in a SMSF

This month Your Investment Property magazine lifts the lid on the pros and cons of having investment property in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF).   Magazine editor, Sarah Megginson, has put together a comprehensive guide on the strategy.  In this podcast you will hear Sarah discuss the findings with Kevin and then we talk to one of the experts on investing in a SMSF, Damian Collins.  … Continue reading Aussies put lifestyle ahead of housing + What you need to know about investing in a SMSF

TAX Q&A: Determining CGT payable

Got tax queries regarding your property investments and wealth creation strategies? Your Investment Property’s team of tax experts are on hand to answer them. Email your question to: editor.yipmag@keymedia.com.au Q: My husband and I have been finding it difficult to determine the amount of CGT payable (if any) on part of our PPOR if we rent out that part of it for less than six … Continue reading TAX Q&A: Determining CGT payable

The secret to successful property joint ventures

As conditions in Australia’s property market continue to tighten, many would-be buyers are looking to joint ventures to get their foot on the ladder. Teaming up with another buyer can be rewarding for all types of investors, when done properly. Chloe Taylor reports. A self-professed “big fan” of joint ventures (JVs), Helen Collier-Kogtevs, managing director of Real Wealth Australia, is all for investors exploring property … Continue reading The secret to successful property joint ventures

Rentvesting on Part-Time Incomes

Katrina and Shane Venables saw their lives transformed by one single visit from a kind financial consultant. With plenty of education, an out-of-the-box strategy and a willingness to make sacrifices in the short term, these rentvesting advocates share how they have been able to invest wisely in property – even on part-time incomes and with three tiny mouths to feed. As a young girl, Katrina … Continue reading Rentvesting on Part-Time Incomes

Investing In Inexpensive Property

A job at a bowling alley led young investor Crystal Palmer into the world of real estate and renovating. After gaining some experience and learning under mentors, she struck out on her own and 14 years later has made more than 15 profitable investments. A job at a bowling alley led young investor Crystal Palmer into the world of real estate and renovating. After gaining … Continue reading Investing In Inexpensive Property

How To Go From Employee to Full Time Investor

Many Australians fall in love with property, and fall even more in love with the idea of giving up their day job to live off their real estate profits indefinitely. But what steps are required to actually make this happen? We asked Brendan Kelly to lay it on the line. How many properties do you need to own before you can comfortably live off the … Continue reading How To Go From Employee to Full Time Investor

VIDEO – Finding the highest-growth suburbs in Australia

In the latest Your Investment Property magazine, the special feature report details the Top 15 growth suburbs in every state of Australia.  The growth is as high as 22% over a 20 year period.  The list will show you the growth over 12months, 3, 5 and 20 years.  Expertly compiled by Core Logic, this is a highly valuable report that will help in your selection … Continue reading VIDEO – Finding the highest-growth suburbs in Australia

How New Changes To Depreciation Impact Investors

The announcement of changes to depreciation in the 2017 Federal Budget surprised everyone, especially investors in the process of buying property right now. Tyron Hyde from Washington Brown walks us through the changes, and how they will impact you. The property market is in a state of limbo, particularly those involved in the selling of new property. Why? Because the budget statement in relation to … Continue reading How New Changes To Depreciation Impact Investors