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05 Mar Is a depreciation schedule a good indication of value? – Brad Beer

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Sonya asks if a depreciation schedule is a good indication of a unit’s value. It appears an agent said it is just an estimate. Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation sets the record straight. Transcripts: Kevin: I had a question from a listener during the week who...

02 Mar ASIC takes Westpac to court

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ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Westpac for a number of contraventions of the responsible lending provisions. This could just be the tip of the iceberg because, as Andrew Mirams points out, the regulator says it has reviewed the responsible lending...

01 Mar My secrets to property investment success – Andrew Mirams

Posted at 07:00h in Case Studies, Finance, Kevin Turner, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Property Investment, Sponsored Channels by rolanrush 0 Comments

Andrew Mirams – as well as being the guru of property finance - is a seasoned investor who helps people all over Australia develop their property portfolios. He shares some of his personal experiences with us this week as our feature guest. Transcripts: Kevin: Our feature interview this...

27 Feb Spend money outdoors and reap the benefits – Brad Beer

Posted at 07:00h in Finance, Kevin Turner, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Property Investment, Renovation, Sponsored Channels by rolanrush 0 Comments

During the summer months, owners often think about the work that needs to be done in the yards of their investment properties. Work done in the yard of an investment property not only helps to boost the street appeal and attract potential tenants, but can...

13 Feb Banks close investor loophole – Andrew Mirams

Posted at 01:00h in Finance, Kevin Turner, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Property Investment, Sponsored Channels by rolanrush 0 Comments

Westpac is closing a loophole to stop property buyers using a combination of personal loans and mortgages to fully fund deposits, or top-up shortfalls if off-the-plan apartments are revalued by the bank at less than the purchase price. It follows an internal review that concluded...

06 Feb Buying a property for a minor – Shannon Davis & Andrew Mirams

Posted at 01:00h in Buy in Brisbane, Buying a property, Finance, Kevin Turner, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Property Investment, Property Investment Topics, Sponsored Channels by rolanrush 0 Comments

John wants to know how he can buy a property in his son’s name, Joe has a beef about negative gearing and Dave needs to know about his options for funding the balance of a loan at settlement. So we asked Andrew Mirams to join us...

30 Jan The Risks of Low Deposit Home Loans – Andrew Miarms

Posted at 18:19h in Andrew Mirams, Finance, Property Investment, Property Investment Topics by rolanrush 0 Comments

It doesn't seem that long ago when would-be homebuyers could take out 100 per cent loans – or even 105 per cent – to buy a property. The GFC mostly resulted in the end of such shenanigans but there are still low deposit home loans on...

27 Jan Are you exempt from paying Capital Gains Tax?

Posted at 09:00h in BMT, Buying a property, Finance, Property Investment, Property Investment Topics by rolanrush 0 Comments

What to know if you are thinking of selling a property Before an owner decides to sell their property, they need to be aware of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications that may apply. Surprisingly, many owners are exempt from CGT but are unaware of their...

24 Jan Home ownership on the decline – Michael Yardney

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The proportion of Aussies who own their own homes is falling, creating a chasm of wealth between the housing "haves" and the housing "have nots". Michael Yardney from Metropole Property Strategists has been watching this closely and he has some advice for would be investors...