When to fire your property manager? That is a question posed in the latest Your Investment Property magazine and we quiz editor Sarah Megginson about it and why she says property investing cannot be set and forget. Transcript: Kevin: As you would no doubt be aware, issue...
A Melbourne property with 2 houses – ripe for re-development – in Clayton registered to top auction sale of the weekend. A Sydney property on 560sm - close to beaches and also ripe for re-development - sold for just a bit over $4M on Saturday....
Depreciation can be a rather complex area with specific rules, qualifying dates, depreciation rates, methods for claiming and pre-determined effective lives of assets. As such, claiming depreciation deductions can be a confusing task for many property investors. For this reason, it’s imperative that investors get a...
The Sydney rental market has recorded the highest vacancy rate in at least 13 years according to Louis Christopher from SQM Research. He says the Sydney rental market is just about at the tipping point and he explains what that means for owners and investors. Transcript: Kevin: The...
As you approach retirement, you might question if you are going to enjoy that time of your life. Unless you have done some planning leading up to retirement, you might just find yourself in hot water. But ….. it’s never ever too late! This topic...
Easing house price pressures are proving some affordability relief for home buyers according to the HIA. Joining us to talk about this, HIA economist Diwa Hopkins. Diwa says the most affordable capital right now was the least affordable only a few years ago. So what...
Headlines: Landlords bearing gifts An old bag sells for more than a unit Warning to upgrade now or miss out We say bye bye to the Brady Bunch Landlords bearing gifts Landlords are offering incentives such as free rent for a week or two in a bid...
Highlights from this week: Getting property in the USA is the easy part Australasia’s most affordable capital city Sydney rental market on the verge of oversupply Suburbs for double-digit price growth Transcripts: Australasia's most affordable capital - Diwa Hopkins Kevin: Easing house price pressures are proving some affordability...
As the Financial Services Royal Commission rolls on, it seems like every day in the news we hear another dramatic tale of hardship caused by a bank's misbehaviour. However, while many people are angry (and rightly so) about the reports, when considering the likely practical impact...