Rob Balanda from MBA Lawyers sees many inexperienced developers come to grief over easements. They may sound innocuous but they can mean the difference between making money and not or even being able to develop the site. Rob talks about what you can and can’t...
In today's show we talk to Naomi Findlay from Silk Home Staging and Styling, an interior designer who shares some do’s and don'ts if you are preparing to sell a property. Transcript: Kevin: I guess one of the most asked questions of me is what do we do when...
Owners of investment properties are often unaware of all the taxation benefits an investment property can generate. Property investors are entitled to claim a tax deduction on their property for all the standard losses including interest, insurance, real estate management fees, rates, repairs and maintenance. One...
It’s a fine line between deductions and pain Without obtaining a tax depreciation schedule it can be very easy for investors to incorrectly claim deductions for their rental properties. One of the reasons depreciation is missed or claimed incorrectly is because investors don’t understand the difference between...
Did you know that investing interstate is something that few Australians do? No matter how much research you do, there is always the concern that the property you invest in won’t perform. Add an interstate location to the mix – meaning you’re not able to...
You might have seen the ads on TV that promote a website that offers sellers the opportunity to get assistance to select the best agent to sell their property. Mixed with that is the inference that if you go with them you will get up...
Chinese property buying power in Australia has surged over the last five years. Even though we are paying more for property, mainland Chinese are paying less – up to $70,000. Hear why as we talk to Charles Pittar, chief of the biggest Chinese buyers website in...
In today's show we are joined by not one but 2 television personalities as we look inside and outside a property to see what adds value. Graham Ross from Better Homes and Gardens takes care of the outside while stylist and judge on the Block,...
Did you know that investing interstate is something that few Australians do? No matter how much research you do, there is always the concern that the property you invest in won’t perform. Add an interstate location to the mix – meaning you’re not able to...