Good news – only applies to properties purchased after 9th of May 2017 The Federal Government has proposed adjustments to depreciation legislation in the 2017 Budget. Under the new rules which are yet to be legislated by Parliament, investors will be able to depreciate new plant and...
With so much talk about affordability, is this the time we will see the emergence of the regional areas as people need to move further out of the cities to find a place they can afford. Pete Wargent says this could be the answer and...
Investing in a property with a friend, a partner or a colleague has a number of benefits for investors. This includes increasing your buying power and sharing the burden of expenses involved in holding the property including rates, property management fees, repairs and maintenance. Another...
Buyers Agent Cate Bakos shares her thoughts about why investors need to factor in holding costs for a long term hold and why a 'buy and hold' strategy can eliminate some concerns about any future volatility the market could present. Transcript: Kevin: A common question we’re asked...
Is it a time for some caution about the property market? Has the market topped and is it likely to decline? Questions on the lips of many investors and some concern being expressed by some of the country’s top market analysts. Michael Yardney gives his...
Brett Warren has been troubled about why the Brisbane market, that he knows so well, does not keep pace with the Sydney and Melbourne markets in terms of growth. He also has some thoughts about how the South East Queensland market will perform over the...
John Lindeman highlights the regional areas around the country where he is witnessing dynamic growth. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor before the progress is obvious. Transcript: Kevin: I’m pleased to welcome to the show a man who I’ve followed for many,...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] Transcript: It's difficult to answer the question, "How much is a property worth?". The answer does not lie in how much the seller wants. To figure it out for yourself, you'll have to do your homework. Think about what its worth relative...
ines of credit on home loans have been around for a while now and are not a new product in the mortgage marketplace. However, the problem is that it can be tempting for borrowers to use them as a cash machine that they never have to...