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...
There's no doubt that Melburnian Callan was dedicated to the idea of property investment from his teenage years. In fact, so keen was he to get a start on the property ladder that he saved about 30 per cent of his wage – when he was...
Louis Christopher gives us an insight as to how he measures the market. He has noticed a decline in vacancies in some areas. He talks about what this means and looks at individual markets and what he is watching closely. Transcript: Kevin: As we track the market,...
Nhan Nguyen is a very smart and successful investor and he joins us to talk about how he finds ‘off market properties’. He says they fall into 2 categories and you need to know the difference because it will help you secure the property. Transcript: Kevin: One of...
Queensland’s capital city is evolving every year, with big infrastructure projects changing the way its residents work and play. The Brisbane property market is also on the radar of homebuyers and investors across the country because, well, it’s much more affordable than Sydney and Melbourne. In fact,...
There’s no question Sydney and Melbourne property owners have been riding the golden wave of property price glory for quite some time now. And we all know that good things eventually come to an end. There’s been plenty of speculation and debate about peaks and bubbles...
A common question asked by investors is whether to rent their investment property furnished or unfurnished. Brad Beer looks at how furniture can impact depreciation in terms of the deductions which can be claimed, the assets investors may not be aware will be classified as...
Shannon Davis defines the difference between having a strategy and looking for a tax benefit. He says many investors get confused and why one is a strategy and the other is an outcome. He talks about the 4 main areas of returns. Transcript: Kevin: Quite often, we see...
Up to 20,000 extra Melbourne apartments that are currently sitting vacant, could hit the market within a few months. Whether the owners respond to the new 'vacancy tax' starting 1 January 2018 by adding these properties to Melbourne's rental stock or resale stock, either way...