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Don’t forget to claim Depreciation
There’s nothing more exciting than buying your first investment property and getting that first slip from your property manager to show your rent coming in. However, rental income is just the start. Around tax time, there are even more ways to help you pay off your investment – and one of those is by getting a property depreciation schedule that you can claim on tax. Continue reading Don’t forget to claim Depreciation
Managing your Investment Property over Christmas
Although the holiday break is coming up, it doesn’t mean you should forget about your investment property.
The last few weeks of the year is a great time to take a good look at your property to see what is working and what isn’t. Continue reading Managing your Investment Property over Christmas
25 best bets for bargain hunters
RP Data has released their list of cheapest suburbs to buy a property around Australia, and there are some serious bargains to be had.
The 25 most affordable suburbs are geographically diverse. They are usually a long way from the CBD or nearest capital city, and have a lower socio-economic profile. Continue reading 25 best bets for bargain hunters
Property Investment: Is It Time to Buy?
People investing in property or upgrading the family home are expected to bolster Australia’s property market into 2010.
But plenty of economists are still warning that Australians are paying the highest ever house prices relative to income.
Even finance gurus like “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author, Robert Kiyosaki, are saying the biggest-ever real estate bubble is about to burst. So how do people know if it’s the right time to dip their toe in and buy an investment property? Continue reading Property Investment: Is It Time to Buy?
How to get a good return on your investment property
When you buy an investment property, you’re investing a lot of money in your future.
So you want to make sure you do everything you can to ensure you achieve a good return on your investment. Continue reading How to get a good return on your investment property
Make the most of your investment dollars
Knowing your limits and the market will help to expand your property portfolio.
Why do some people struggle to buy one investment property and yet others manage to own five or six? The answer isn’t simply that they have more money. Continue reading Make the most of your investment dollars
Tax tips for savvy investors
It’s that time of year again, when thoughts turn to tax returns and receipts. But are you making the most of your tax benefits?
There can be numerous tax and other benefits associated with owning an investment property. The trick is to know what they are and how to make the most of them over the short and long term. But what are the key tax benefits available to investors? Continue reading Tax tips for savvy investors