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Dress to impress. Present yourself well – perhaps even wearing a suit – to create the perception that you have the money and budget to beat the competition. Park a prestige car (if you have one or can borrow one) at the front of the property so that you can stand next to it and create the impression that you are ‘cashed up’ and have … Continue reading 11 auction tactics to knock out the competition
Rental yield is one of the most quoted and often used indicators when assessing a property’s investment potential. However, there is more to the advertised number than meets the eye. The Holy Grail for property investors is a high yield dwelling in an area that promises large capital gains, a strong rental return and low management and maintenance costs. And a good many Australians have … Continue reading The truth about rental yields
Once upon a time, a couple had the bright idea to utilise their backyard to build a place for granny to live. It was perfect: they were doing their part to look after the ailing dear, without having to give up any of their own space. All parties had a private area to call their own, while a babysitter or a hand in the kitchen … Continue reading A clever trick you didn’t know could triple your rents
Forget the dull gardening shows on Sunday TV, landscaping is highly important for your property’s value. Your Investment Property spoke to professional landscape designer Dave Limburg to find out how you can turn a $1,500 investment into $15,000 equity… We are often asked how to add value to properties when renovating on a budget, as well as increase your potential rental returns. The first key … Continue reading 6 landscaping tricks that add $15k value to your property
Sarah Megginson from Your Investment Property joins Kevin to give an insight as to what is in the latest issue of the magazine which is available now. As a bonus, you will hear Cameron Kusher from Core Logic give some detail about their latest Pain and Gain Report. Continue reading The winners and losers + Your guide to buying property in the next 12 months
Every dollar you can claim on an investment property will benefit your financial well being. With this in mind, the team at Your Investment Property asked Eddie Chung to clarify what you can and cannot claim on negatively geared investments. One of the most popular wealth creation strategies is negative-gearing investment properties. The net loss generated can be offset against other income, reducing the tax … Continue reading 6 claims that will maximise your tax savings
Your Investment Property asked chartered accountant and practising lawyer, Michael Quinn, to explain some little known ways to avoid CGT when turning your home into a rental property. One downfall to renting out an investment property is the capital gains tax (CGT) that will be payable upon the sale of the property. CGT is the tax charged on capital gains that are procured from an … Continue reading How to avoid capital gains tax while renting out your house
Making sure you are using the right ownership structure for your property purchases is one of the most important steps in the property investing process – second only to choosing the right dwelling. There are three main factors to take into consideration when evaluating the most appropriate ownership structure for your next investment. If optimised properly, these three factors will help to minimise your overall … Continue reading The investor’s guide to trusts
Assessing the approximate market value of a property is not beyond the abilities of most residential investors; it just requires a keen ability to be impartial, informed and clinical The first step is to understand what a valuer is assessing. Market value is the value of the subject property at its highest and best use on a specific date as negotiated between a fully informed … Continue reading The investor’s guide to valuations
Property investors love numbers. It doesn’t get much more satisfying than snapping up a house or unit for less than its value, renting it out for a good return and then sitting back while the compound growth machine clicks into gear. Owner occupiers on the other hand need much more than this from a property. They want a place to be easy on the eyes, … Continue reading The trick to buying off the plan
