What property investors need to look out for
All investments have an aspect of risk and property investment is no different. How comfortable you are with the risk is generally an indication of your financial situation, age and expertise. There… Read More
Why invest into property now rather than later
Although the current situation has largely impacted many industries badly, the property market has remained mostly afloat. Other than Melbourne, the property market in major cities is restabilising quickly. The situation in… Read More
How CGT applies to deceased estates
As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Dealing with a deceased estate means facing both. Beneficiaries or legal representatives of a deceased estate will… Read More
What to consider before refinancing your home loan
As interest rates drop to historic lows, a growing number of homeowners today are considering refinancing their home loans. Refinancing is the process of replacing your current loan with a newer one,… Read More
Have you considered the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?
First home buyers could save as much as $10,000 under the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) introduced by the Government in January this year. Saving a deposit to purchase your… Read More
Applying for the First Home Buyer Assistance scheme
Individuals looking to purchase their first home may be entitled to an exemption from paying transfer duty, or a concessional rate of transfer duty under the First Home Buyer Assistance scheme (FHBAS).… Read More
How to maximise your property depreciation deductions
An effective way to maximise returns as a property investor is to claim depreciations on your investment properties. Depreciation gains can be maximised by using a quantity surveyor to identify your property’s… Read More
Should you defer your mortgage payments during COVID-19?
Australians are being offered mortgage repayment deferrals of a minimum three months period from their banks to offset individual financial strain during COVID-19. The Australian Banking Association has also confirmed that Australians… Read More
COVID-19 and falling Australian house prices
With Australia’s softening economy, the negative employment impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions on real estate operations, Australia’s property market is predicted to take a huge hit in the upcoming months.… Read More
Choosing an interest rate for your home loan
Everyone knows that choosing a property to buy can be a challenging and long process, however, choosing the best home loan to pay for it can also be a tedious task. One… Read More
Remembering your insurance when you renovate
Renovating your home or investment property is an exciting time, whether you are creating a better space to live or improving investment opportunities. However, homeowners can get caught up in the build… Read More
Selling your home: what’s tax deductible?
When selling a home, people sometimes focus on their emotional attachment to the house, how much they’re going to earn from the sale and where they’re going to live next. But what… Read More
