Strategies for borrowing with super (1740 Reads)

Borrowing in a super fund to invest in property is one of the hottest investment strategies ever introduced in Australia. In this article Grant Abbott, Australia's leading SMSF author and presented details his Top 8 SMSF borrowing strategies.
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Depreciating Commecial Property (1909 Reads)

Are you thinking of buying commercial or industrial property? You need to understand the tax depreciation allowances that are available to you as a commercial property investor. There are some major differences from the allowances on residential property and it can mean substantial savings for you.
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Renovating - Cash in on the residual value allowance (3772 Reads)

Property investors are missing out on thousands of dollars in legitimate tax deductions because they are not claiming the residual value write off on items before they renovate. This article explains what the residual value write off is and how investors can maximise their savings.
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First Home Owners - How to have your cake and eat it too! (4485 Reads)

Are you are first home owner? This article provides information to first home owners who want to take advantage of the Australian Government's first home owner's grant but then plan to rent out the property after 12 months or more.
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Buying Off the Plan (4814 Reads)

Buying property ‘off the plan’, has become a popular choice for Australian investors. Delayed settlement and increased tax savings can prove enticing. But there are risks. Here are some tips to help make ‘off the plan’ purchases work for you.

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Mining Towns Offer the next big returns on investment - Moranbah (7826 Reads)

Dotted through the Queensland hinterland are little towns that are playing host to major new mining enterprises. They are small towns that have had sleepy livelihoods and haven’t shown up on the hot spot radar compared to their glamorous coastal neighbours.

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How Bad Debt Will Stop You Dead in Your Tracks (5664 Reads)

One of the most common ‘stuff ups’ that property investors make is to take on too much bad debt. Too much bad debt stifles any opportunity to invest.
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Claim tax depreciation Now (5230 Reads)

Mortgagee in possession sales are increasing. Interest rates have risen. Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown has a suggestion.
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The 2008 Budget Overview for Investors (5673 Reads)

Whilst some of the details of the 2008 Federal Budget are still to be fleshed out it seems that the overall impact for investors will continue following the current trend. Growing demand for housing, short supply and increasing migration are all factors that will all put pressure on both rents and house prices.
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Property Derivatives (4168 Reads)

The following is an extract from a report by Luke Hatigan for Jones Lang Lasalle on propoerty Derivitaves.
Over the past year or so, news has reached Australia about the exceptional growth seen in the UK’s property derivatives market – the world’s leading market. Property derivatives are becoming a topic of interest in Australia. However, details about the area and what they involve are still relatively scarce. This month’s Economic Insight hopes to provide a brief overview of the topic.
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Resources boom underpinning top QLD suburbs (6315 Reads)

Nine of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
REIQ figures released today show that in the 12 months to the end of September, median house price growth has been the strongest in the suburban areas of Mt Isa, Belyando, Bowen and Cloncurry.
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Sea change: the next wave (4364 Reads)

The sea change phenomenon has arguably been the most talked about Australian property trend of the past decade.
In the summer edition of Queensland Property & Lifestyle, the sea change affect is examined to ascertain whether the hype is warranted and, more importantly, if it is here to stay.
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Interest Rates to Push Rents Higher (3854 Reads)

Recent interest rate rises are likely to trigger widespread rent increases as demand for residential property
grows and landlords move to recoup added loan costs, property research and investment firm Braxton
Chase said today.
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Trading places: Brisbane’s east side takes off (4261 Reads)

On cinema screens back in 1997, Darryl Kerrigan was offered the king’s ransom of $70,000 for his modest home, practically in Melbourne Airport’s backyard. If someone told you that 10 years on, property just a few streets from an airport would be worth 10 times that, your response would probably sound like something Mr Kerrigan would say: “Tell ’im he’s dreaming!”
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Government Seized Homes for Sale (9654 Reads)

We all know what an auction is, but not everyone knows about the various types of auctions out there. One of the most popular auctions -- and the type I'll be discussing -- is known as a seized property auction. A wide variety of items may be found there but I will specifically be speaking about real estate, which is always a hot seller at the auctions. Just like any other item of value, homes are also acquired by the federal government and are then offered up to the public through a live or online auction.
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Beware Of Preliminary Title Reports (2339 Reads)

The shakiest thing besides an earthquake is a preliminary title report. You can rely on these as much as winning the lottery with one dollar. These reports simply do not reveal encumbrances and liens that may be attached to the property, also they do not represent condition of title.
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Buying off-the-plan - the Risks and Rewards (5462 Reads)

Investing in property is a big leap for any investor. With sufficient research and due dilligence, making an investment in property can become simple and stress free.
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WHAT IS SUB-PRIME LENDING (2702 Reads)

Sub-prime lending is the practice of providing home loans to borrowers who dont qualify for the best market interest rates, because of their deficient or adverse credit history.
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10 Steps to a great renovation result (4334 Reads)

The plethora of house makeover programmes on television over the past few years may be fun to watch, but they cater to families renovating their own home. They presume you have an (almost) unlimited budget for the renovation, a personal designer and a crew of 20 people to help you get it finished in one weekend!
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We are growing greener by the thousands (2797 Reads)

Australians are voting with their wallets for clean electricity, with nearly one thousand customers per day making the switch to GreenPower despite higher costs, according to a new report released this week.
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