How one smart investor is moving closer to retirement after years of stalled plans. Kerry is a Melbourne family man who knows how tough it is to balance work and play. He loves spending time with his wife and son but combining home life with running a...
Owners of commercial properties are often unaware of the depreciation deductions they’re entitled to. To help commercial property investors to understand how depreciation can assist them to maximise their cash return, below are some of the most common questions the experts at BMT Tax Depreciation are...
The auction results from the weekend indicate that winter has come early, reflected in the late autumn markets. Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist from My Housing Market, presents exclusively for Real Estate Talk and this week we see numbers fall in all the capitals and...
Is a crunch in investor mortgage demand now starting to bite? Dwelling values, particularly those in Sydney and Melbourne, have been falling now for a number of months. The latest ABS housing finance data indicates that the impact of these falls is now seemingly being felt...
Australia’s leading real estate investment advisory board has released analysis proving mortgages are more affordable now than they were in 1990. The Property Investment Professionals of Australia – otherwise known as PIPA – said those arguing properties lack of affordability haven’t studied the numbers properly....
Brad Beer – Chief Executive Officer of BMT Tax Depreciation joins us to provide his advice to investors who are considering investing in purpose-built student accommodation or planning on renting out their residential investment property to students. This is a huge opportunity as you will...
A recent study into the impact of tourism, both local and international, on the economy has highlighted its importance to the growth of the property market. Simon Pressley, Head of Property Market Research at Propertyology has just done the research and joins us here to...
Victorian commissions at risk Lawyers acting for Victorian vendors have successfully argued in Court that an agent was not entitled to the commission payment because the Exclusive Sales Authority form used "did not comply" with the Estate Agents Act...
A spectacular house isn't just about what's inside: it's also what's on the outside that counts. When it comes to the backyard, a well-designed deck can add function and additional space, creating a highly sought-after ‘extra’ entertainment zone. Especially during the warm summer months, there’s no...