Next to the bedroom, the living room is the place for relaxation in a home. This is normally where you set up your personal theatre, where you collapse after a long, hard day of work, and where you entertain your guests. The state of your living...
AT A GLANCE Years investing: 31 Current number of properties: 6 Portfolio value: $2.28m John Chandler has spent most of his life surviving on a low income, with a limited social network. “I spent half my working life in the hills, bush shooting and hunting deer for the New Zealand...
One reality in life that we all have to face is the fact that we will die one day. Basically, when somebody passes away, they are no longer around to control how the risks are dealt with – they need a voice – and that...
Got tax queries regarding your property investments and wealth creation strategies? Our experts are on hand to answer them. editor.yipmag@keymedia.com.au Q: I have a situation that I am confused about. I have been told that I am exempt [from capital gains tax] by the tax office, but...
It's no surprise that people feel they don’t have the time they need to achieve their goals. When it comes to work-life balance, according to the OECD, Australia is in the bottom third of member countries. One in five Australian adults are so busy they...
Also known as the ‘heart of the home’, the kitchen is the central hub of every house and apartment. It’s also the most frequently used, meaning it can get dingy and damaged quickly from frequent use, food prep and water leakage. The idea of renovating a...
It is fair to say that all property investors are looking for good capital growth and a healthy return on investment. Is it possible to get both? It is - according to Clint Greaves from Real Estate Investar. Clint and his team provided Your Investment...
AT A GLANCE Years investing: 13 Current number of properties: 3 Portfolio value: $1.03mA forward thinker, Mathew Thompson knew at the age of 19 that he wanted to start investing in property. “I wanted a solid asset behind me as early as I could afford it,” he explains.With that...
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...