[powerpress] Transcript: A loan re-draw is when you have pre-paid money into your loan and you have the ability to re-draw that amount. It is like repayments in advance of what you need. An offset account, on the other hand, is a second account that attaches itself...
[powerpress] Transcript: Up to 20,000 extra Melbourne apartments that are currently sitting vacant, could hit the market within a few months. Whether the owners respond to the new 'vacancy tax' starting 1 January 2018 by adding these properties to Melbourne's rental stock or resale stock, either way...
Virginia and Gordon McDonald have recently joined the ranks of Australia’s retirement set, stepping down from their busy roles within the public service. And they’re doing so with some handsome real estate profits in their bank balance, making the transition from employment so much smoother Virginia...
The median house price in Sydney may have recently dipped below $1 million, but it’s still about 75 per cent higher than it was five years ago. According to the latest CoreLogic report, Sydney property prices fell marginally over September to record a median dwelling price of...
The Australian property market is very diverse, with a number of micro markets operating at any one time. As a result, it is little surprise that there is no ‘one size fits all’ renovating strategy that can work for every investor, in every situation, without...
[powerpress] With property prices in some Australian cities becoming highly unaffordable, would-be property buyers are turning too creative strategies to get themselves onto the property ladder. Rent to buy is one such scheme but it does come with some risks. Peter Koulizos walks us through the pros...
Property investment has long been on Brodie Hurley’s radar. With a co-worker’s assistance and advice from a great property team, he is now on his way towards achieving his goals of early retirement as the proud owner of a property portfolio worth almost $2m Sometimes, an...
Yola Bakker’s $3.5m property portfolio spanning the Top End, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia has not only secured her a healthy retirement but is also giving her the financial freedom to invest in her biggest passion: giving back Yola takes an active role in managing...
What may commercial properties be hiding from tenants? Property depreciation is mostly claimed by the owner of an income-producing property. It is for this reason that many commercial tenants often miss out on the hidden cash available to them through depreciation. Commercial tenants can claim depreciation deductions...