Finance

13 Jun Serviceability vs Affordability

Posted at 10:00h in Buying a property, Finance, Kevin Turner, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Sponsored Channels by rolanrush 0 Comments

Lots of questions coming in about what the banks are doing, where rates are headed and how much I can borrow. Andrew Mirams from Intuitive Finance looks at the difference between serviceability and affordability. Transcript: Kevin: One word comes up time and time again when we’re talking...

10 Jun Finding the best broker

Posted at 10:00h in Buying a property, Finance, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories by rolanrush 0 Comments

Jessica Darnborough gives us a look inside the Australian finance broking industry with some good advice about how to choose a broker. Transcript: Kevin: More and more, we’re seeing investors right across Australia and New Zealand start to use mortgage brokers, more so than we’ve ever seen...

06 Jun What is LMI all about?

Posted at 10:00h in Finance, Kevin's Update, Latest Stories, Property Investment, Research by rolanrush 0 Comments

Andrew Mirams from Intuitive Finance explains what LMI or Lenders Mortgage Insurance is all about. Transcripts Kevin: I was approached by a young couple recently who were very concerned about getting into their first property and, I guess like a lot of young people, have been trying...

05 Jun Some insight and a warning from Michael Yardney

Posted at 10:00h in Finance, Kevin's Update, Property Investment, Research by rolanrush 0 Comments

Lower interest rates, the 2016 Budget and a Federal Election – what does all that mean for property? Michael Yardney gives us an insight and a warning as well. Transcript Kevin: With more and more lower interest rates on the landscape, and of course, the recent budget,...

05 Jun Individual Expenses: A guide to what is tax deductible

Posted at 07:30h in Andrew Mirams, Finance by rolanrush 0 Comments

It's tax time! So, what is tax deductible ? As tax time isn't too far away I thought I'd do a quick google search to uncover some of the more outrageous attempts to claim what can only be described as an “exotic” mix of expenses. Only in the USA! According...

31 May Is now a good time to lock in?

Posted at 10:00h in Finance, Property Investment by rolanrush 0 Comments

Andrew Mirams from Intuitive Finance answers the often asked question - to lock in or not? Transcript: Kevin: This question comes in from many, many, people – no one specifically, but we are regularly asked this question and more so right now with the movement in rates....

26 May NZ tax to watch out for

Posted at 10:00h in Finance, Property Investment, Research by rolanrush 0 Comments

Bernard Hickey from Hive News New Zealand has a waning for Australian investors looking to cash in on the hot market there. He gives us detail about a new tax on foreign investment that has been mooted by the NZ Prime Minister. Transcript - Kevin: Just like...

25 May How not to leave any money on the tax table

Posted at 10:00h in Andrew Mirams, Finance, Property Investment, Sponsored Channels, Uncategorized by rolanrush 0 Comments

Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation explains how you can get the maximum deductions available from your investment properties. Handy advice in the lead up to the end of financial year. Transcripts - Kevin: In the lead-up to the end of the financial year, investors will be...

24 May Do depreciation deductions apply to you?

Posted at 12:12h in BMT, Finance, Property Investment Topics, Property Management, Research by rolanrush 0 Comments

Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property. Most investors are aware of some of the deductions they are entitled to; for example they know they can claim their Property Manager’s fees, council...