Property news can be a source of panic for prospective buyers, especially when the headlines scream doom. Knowing how property cycles work can alleviate this stress, while helping you know when it’s a good time to invest – and just as crucially, where. Jacqueline So reports… When...
This month Your Investment Property magazine lifts the lid on the pros and cons of having investment property in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Magazine editor, Sarah Megginson, has put together a comprehensive guide on the strategy. In this podcast you will hear Sarah discuss...
Some of the biggest decisions are where and what to buy, but doing your research and spending just a fraction of the amount you intend to invest can save you thousands and minimise the risk of making a costly mistake. Kylie Davis tells us about...
Got tax queries regarding your property investments and wealth creation strategies? Your Investment Property’s team of tax experts are on hand to answer them. Email your question to: editor.yipmag@keymedia.com.au Q: My husband and I have been finding it difficult to determine the amount of CGT payable (if any)...
Every seller of a property wants top dollar and every buyer doesn’t want to pay too much. It becomes a battle and, as a seller, you cannot always be sure you are getting a fair deal or at best – top dollar. I asked the...
Do you know what a ‘Vesty Trust’ is? I didn’t and Nick wanted to know, so I called on Ian Rodrigues to help me understand. He tells us about what it is and who and how it can be used. Kevin: I’m going to answer a...
What are the improvements you can make to a property to improve its value. We do know that not all extensions, renovations or improvements to a property will add value, so therefore it is easy to overcapitalize. We ask Ben Kingsley to tell us what...
Barry DuBois from Channel 10’s The Living Room meets strangers at Bunnings and goes home with them to help with some outstanding DIY jobs. He tells us how that works and what he learns. Transcript: Kevin: Barry DuBois is an interior designer and master builder with over 30...
Transcript: Melbourne has “stolen” Chinese buyers from other Australian cities this year. Figures from property website Juwai, show Melbourne received 40.5 per cent of Chinese buyer inquiries made in Australia this year - up from 35.6 per cent last year. Sydney took the next largest share...