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What is land tax? If you’re a property investor with multiple properties or at least one sizeable property, land tax is an annual expense that you need to factor in along with insurances, maintenance and repairs, and other expenses. This is because land tax is calculated based on the value of the land that you […]
What Should an Inspection Report Look Like? Regular property inspections help you proactively identify any issues with your property before they turn into bigger costly problems. And not only can it save you money, but it keeps communication open between your tenants and either you or your property manager too. Keep reading for an […]
4 Steps to Getting Ready for Tax Time as a Property Investor With the end of the financial year recently arriving, now is an opportune time to get all of your documents and information ready for you or your accountant to prepare your tax return. As soon as you have an asset such as […]
Most prospective tenants have a list of ideal features they’d like in their home. If you can offer these in your investment property, your chances of securing a quality, long-term tenant increases. Not only does this provide peace of mind that your property will be looked after, but quality tenants are more likely to pay […]
4 Top tips for marketing your property Placing a “for rent” sign in front of your property is only one small part of the marketing process. Today, you can use several different channels to make sure your property is leased as soon as possible. Keep reading for some top tips on marketing your rental property. […]
Buying property in a self-managed super fund (SMSF) Using an SMSF to buy property has become popular in recent years, but you need to make sure you consider how buying through an SMSF may impact your investment. With the adjustments in this year’s Federal Budget to allow up to six members in an SMSF, this […]
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What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a key area of tax that property investors should understand. While CGT may seem daunting, it’s not as bad as it may seem once you dig a little deeper. In this article, we detail CGT, including how to calculate it. CGT defined The CGT […]
The one principle that puts everything into perspective With the volatility seen in share markets this year, along with continued uncertainty in property prices, it could be easy to let fear influence your decisions when it comes to money and investing in 2020. While each recession has its unique catalysts, this year being no […]
Do you know how to calculate monthly rent? You might be thinking that monthly rent is just 4 weeks’ rent, right? But, if your property manager tells you this, they’re shortchanging you as a landlord. It’s a little more complicated than just 4 weeks rent, but it’s a figure you need to know if […]
Property Investors work with Professionals. The challenge with investing in property is that there are so many variables. And you can’t possibly be expected to know all the things. So, the most successful property investors have a few key professionals on their team: A mortgage broker – not just for the initial purchase of […]