Housing affordability and the high cost of relocation will see a lot more people opt to stay put and renovate according to Cherie Barber. Cherie talks about the renovation trends we will see in 2017. Josh Masters says that Sydney and Melbourne markets are likely to...
Margaret Lomas explains why positive cash flow property investment is not a strategy and how the same property, if owned by two different investors, could deliver a totally different outcome. Transcript: Kevin: I remember talking to Margaret Lomas from Destiny Financial Solutions about this time last year....
There's a lot of conflicting views when it comes to getting more finance for a property - why is it given to some and not to others? This week watch Michael explain the different options when it comes to getting finance to build your property portfolio. This week’s...
Finance broker Andrew Mirams tells us what valuers look for in a property and his thoughts may just help you get your next investment property over the line with the lender. Transcript: Kevin: Earlier in the show, we were talking to Gavin Hulcombe from Herron Todd White,...
Depreciation schedules should be arranged before and after any renovation All too often we see investors contacting specialist Quantity Surveyors to organise a depreciation schedule after they have completed renovations to an investment property. In most instances this is too late for the investor to claim...
Ed Chan joins us to answer a question from Robyn. She is confused about some conflicting advice on the available tax benefits on replaced items in an investment property. Transcript: Kevin: We’re going to answer a question on the show now that came in from Robyn. Thanks...
Many Australians have chosen to invest in property to develop financial freedom and get themselves out of the rat race. Michael Yardney believes that as they take their investment journey, they fit into one of five levels of wealth. Find out where you fit. Transcripts: Kevin: My good...
Property valuer Gavin Hulcombe tells us what he thinks adds value to a property and what doesn’t. Great advice if you are looking to renovate with a view to adding value ready for re-sale. Transcript: Kevin: I often wonder with property whether or not there are any...
In his column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the future of foreign property investment in Australia. Here's what he had to say: Foreign investment has been a significant driver of Australia’s property market, and in many ways, a contributing factor to our strong economy, particularly over the past decade...