In this ever-changing digital world, global demand for computers, iPhones and electronics is enormous, and with a focus on reducing air pollution and creating alternative energy sources, the demand for wind turbines, electric cars, and energy-storage batteries is set to go through the roof. What’s common...
How one smart investor is moving closer to retirement after years of stalled plans. Kerry is a Melbourne family man who knows how tough it is to balance work and play. He loves spending time with his wife and son but combining home life with running a...
Owners of commercial properties are often unaware of the depreciation deductions they’re entitled to. To help commercial property investors to understand how depreciation can assist them to maximise their cash return, below are some of the most common questions the experts at BMT Tax Depreciation are...
Is a crunch in investor mortgage demand now starting to bite? Dwelling values, particularly those in Sydney and Melbourne, have been falling now for a number of months. The latest ABS housing finance data indicates that the impact of these falls is now seemingly being felt...
A recent study into the impact of tourism, both local and international, on the economy has highlighted its importance to the growth of the property market. Simon Pressley, Head of Property Market Research at Propertyology has just done the research and joins us here to...
Victorian commissions at risk Lawyers acting for Victorian vendors have successfully argued in Court that an agent was not entitled to the commission payment because the Exclusive Sales Authority form used "did not comply" with the Estate Agents Act...
A spectacular house isn't just about what's inside: it's also what's on the outside that counts. When it comes to the backyard, a well-designed deck can add function and additional space, creating a highly sought-after ‘extra’ entertainment zone. Especially during the warm summer months, there’s no...
With over 30 years’ experience in the property industry, Bob Andersen has been involved in everything from land subdivisions and spec houses to shopping centres and retirement complexes. Your Investment Property talked to the founder of Property Masterminds, who now spends much of his time teaching...
The company is looking to raise up to $5 million to fund its unprecedented growth in the fintech space via the online Equitise platform. Online mortgage marketplace HashChing has issued its first round of shares today through Equitise to gain access to the lucrative capital raising...