Lease Terminations and Transfers - Tips for Landlords and Tenants (4501 Reads)

The global market downturn has increased the vacancy rates of commercial and industrial property around Australia. With lease transfers and terminations now a common reality, there are a number of key tactics landlords and tenants should employ to reduce risk and manage costs.

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Top 10 Depreciation Tips (3655 Reads)

Depreciating your investment property can dramatically improve your bottom line.
Claiming depreciation on your property is one of the most important steps in an investor’s journey. And it’s the only deduction that can be subjective. All other expenses – such as interest, strata fees etc. must equal the amount you have precisely paid out.
But, having an expert prepare your depreciation report can enhance your claim. So, here are my Top 10 Tax Depreciation tips to take full advantage of the return on your investment property.
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The 5 essential tips for paying off your home loan (3934 Reads)

It’s the great Australian dream to own your own home. Unfortunately it seems like every expert has a different strategy as to how to best pay off your loan.
How many of these so called experts actually know what they are talking about? Have they done the math and worked it out for themselves?
We’ve decided to show you the math so you can decide for yourself.
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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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Superannuation Changes Spike the Supply Side (2991 Reads)

We are in the middle of yet another Government intervention changing the Supply curve for residential real estate in our primary eastern seaboard markets.
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The New Superannuation Rules and Property Investing – Is It Either/Or (8905 Reads)

Are you confused about the new Superannuation rules and how it affects you as a current or potential property investor?
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First impressions last (2488 Reads)

First impressions count – whether it’s the first time you meet someone or the first time you walk into a potential new home, often your original emotional reaction to that person or place will last long after you’ve said goodbye.
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The REIQ guide to real estate lingo (3497 Reads)

So tenants in common have nothing to do with landlords and you can’t be registered as the owner of a property in Queensland if you are under 18? These are two of a number of terms found in the real estate industry that may at first glance seem a little confusing for first time property owners and investors.
But help is at hand with Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accredited agencies being able to explain terminology to first time buyers and investors, and the REIQ’s guide to real estate lingo giving you the heads up on terms often used in the industry.
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Government's solar policy gets lukewarm response (1783 Reads)

The doubling of solar rebates to home owners and schools in this week's Federal Budget has received a mixed response, with environmental groups saying it is a shallow gesture.

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Rental Guarantees - Be Wary (2880 Reads)

Vendors offering to guarantee the rental income from property purchased for investment purposes are usually associated with residential property, however, they are also offered for commercial and industrial property as well.

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Are you feeling the pinch (1520 Reads)

Are you having trouble meeting your financial commitments? Five tips to help you get back on track.

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What's In a Term.. (1310 Reads)

Inside PropertyTM
with John Maher FAPI
What’s in a Term?
Well, everything really if you want the term to have some worthwhile meaning to you. What bothers me as a property professional is the constant misuse of the term “Investment Return”, especially for residential real estate.
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Is Your House an Asset (1818 Reads)

Financial advisers argue that your house shouldn’t be included in the calculation of your net wealth because your house does not generate any return on the investment. In other words, your home provides security but not an income. You can’t eat your house.
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Contrarian Investment (2104 Reads)

Contrarian investment is a philosophy that goes against what most of the crowd is doing. In other words, it is investing contrary to the majority of thinking at particular times in investment or market cycles.
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TOP 10 HOME LOAN PROTECTION TIPS (2557 Reads)

Are you protecting yourself?
Please read the following tips to ensure you don't fall into the trap that many Australians do each year when looking for that perfect home loan.

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Home Loan applicants fly solo! (1879 Reads)

Less Australians are buying property with a partner and more are buying on their own, despite the much-publicised low housing affordability levels, according to a survey by Mortgage Choice.

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Property Versus Shares (3127 Reads)

If you haven't asked yourself the question you have probably heard it raised - ‘so what's a better investment, property or shares?'
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Personal Insurance For Property Investors (1912 Reads)

Are you an employee or a self-employed business person dependant on income derived by sweat of the brow? Do you carry any personal debt or debt over your principal place of residence or investment properties? Do you have dependants that rely on you to provide for their financial security, today and in the future? Chances are for most of us the answer to at least one of these questions is a definite yes.
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Managing Risk In Property Development (5570 Reads)

Whether we realise it or not, managing risk is something we all deal with everyday.
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When To Develop Property (2637 Reads)

Ask anyone who understands market cycles when to develop property and they will probably tell you to purchase development sites in a time of recession or trough and to sell the developed property in a time of growth or when the cycle is at its peak
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