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Intro to Owners Corporations & how they benefit investors
WHAT IS AN OWNERS CORPORATION? Properties that form part of a multi-dwelling or masterplanned residential housing development (eg: units, townhouses,...
What is cross-collateralisation and why should investors avoid it?
One of the hidden dangers to investors looking to grow a portfolio is setting up their finance structures. This usually...
THE DIFFERENCE IN PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND THEIR COST SAVINGS
When buying a new property that is yet to be constructed, buyers will be purchasing using either a ‘one-part’ or...
THE VALUE OF VACANCY RATES
Imagine that you are a manufacturer who is about to start making widgets. Wouldn’t it be great to know before...
Co-ownership can help cut costs and increase deductions
As property prices continue to rise, many investors have considered the option to purchase an investment property with a friend,...
The Advantages Of Buying Off-The-Plan
Buying a property ‘off-the-plan’ whether for investment or as an owner-occupier, means you commit to purchasing a property either before...
How might the recent China stock market decline be good for Australian residential property?
The recent Chinese stock market fall caused media outlets to sound the alarm bells for Australian investors. Now that the...
What costs are involved in property investing?
Before diving head-on into purchasing an investment property, it’s important to make sure investors understand all of the ongoing costs...
USING THE TAXMAN TO HELP PAY FOR YOUR INVESTMENT
One of the benefits of property is that the investor may not have to significantly reduce their current lifestyle to...
Six capital gains and depreciation facts for property investors
One question investors often ask about claiming depreciation on a rental property is ‘how will these claims affect Capital Gains...