Hotspotting is for mugs
When buying a property, there’s plenty of traps to fall into – one of the biggest is using hotspotting reports to chase the next ‘hot’ suburb.
Property Purchase Program is the secret to first time buyer success
First home buyers (FHBs) are currently in line for the opportunity of a lifetime, and now they can access a unique buyers’ support system that will ensure the all important first purchase is one that will put them on a successful financial footing.
ATO top ten tips for rental property owners
With Federal Labor rattling the cage about investor legislative changes, it’s a timely reminder to ensure you’re on top of the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements. Here’s a list of their top tips.
Top up your tax return
As an investor, you may have recently come to terms with depreciation and may have been unaware that you were entitled to claim deductions on your rental property. You may have thought your property was too old when it actually qualifies for depreciation – act now before it’s too late!
COVID tenancy legislation changes and negotiation tips
In order to alleviate some of the financial impacts from COVID-19 restrictions, both the Federal and State Governments have introduced extensive changes to tenancy legislation for residential and commercial properties.
8 entry points to your first property
With property prices reaching eye-watering highs in many areas, concerns have been raised about the dire situation first time buyers face when they’re ready to buy. But is it really that bad?
A new global crisis to infect property
Well our fabulous though dangerous year is continuing on as it started. On top of the natural disasters, we experienced the sharpest share market dip in history last week.
NSW tenancy reforms put the heat on both tenants and landlords
President of the Property Owners Association of NSW John Gilmovich explains the new reforms, what they will mean for the market, and why they have the potential to put more pressure on housing and rents.
Industry bodies join forces to issue spruiker warning
Homebuyers and novice investors are being blindsided by spruikers masquerading as qualified property investment professionals, with the financial consequences dire, according to two peak industry bodies.
Tidal wave of homeless women expected in the next 20 years
If a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its elderly and vulnerable, Australia is set to fall shamefully short.