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1. Check Loan Eligibility: • Ensure you can finance your purchase through an Australian lender. • Expats may face challenges with lenders being more conservative, especially with foreign income. • Lenders may only consider 80% of your income for loan approval ...
Read MoreKey Tax Deductions: 1. Interest on Loan: • You can claim the interest paid on loans used to purchase investment properties as a tax deduction. This reduces taxable income and helps offset costs. 2. Depreciation: • There are two types of depreciation that can be cla...
Read MoreBuying a home is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your life, and understanding the market trends is key to making the right choice. With the market in flux due to shifting interest rates and strong demand, here’s what home buyers should know this October 2...
Read MoreChoosing the ideal neighbourhood in Brisbane is much like selecting a perfectly ripe avocado – a little bit of thought goes a long way. The right decision can make all the difference in your experience, whether you're new to the city or just looking to explore a different part of ...
Read MoreAs a property investor, you may face numerous unexpected bills each month. However, tax breaks for investment properties can significantly bolster your financial returns. Having been an investment property owner for many years, I've encountered nearly every property expense imaginable. From mal...
Read MorePerth and Brisbane have each enjoyed spectacular capital growth in recent years but which city is best placed to attract continued property investor interest? By Belinda Botzolis, Founding Director, Add Valuer | 20-8-2024 | Residential | 3 min r...
Read MoreWhen you’re buying property in this market you need to move fast. Days on the market are short at the moment (although they are starting to stretch). Property prices are still rising, although the pace is slowing, and if you’re sifting through the available properties when you find ...
Read MoreWhen it comes to financial security, traditional advice often centres around paying off your home mortgage as quickly as possible. The peace of mind that comes with owning your home outright is undeniably appealing. However, this strategy might not always be the most effective way to grow your ...
Read More10 reasons why building a new home makes sense A home is likely the single largest financial investment that you will ever make. The most obvious, and certainly most exciting advantage of building a new home is that you get to design it, craft it, tailor it and personalise it to fit your famil...
Read MoreChoosing between renovating or building from scratch can prove challenging - especially when mass communication and major retailers favor one side of the coin. Turn the TV on and you can see how renovating is a popular topic. Stores such as Bunnings and IKEA have also tapped into th...
Read MoreKey takeaways Equity in a property is the difference between the current market value of your property and how much you owe on it. Useable equity is the amount of equity in your home you can access and use. Equity gives you borrowing power and can be used as the deposit or par...
Read MoreKey takeaways Despite my crystal ball being a little cloudy, let’s look at eight property trends I expect to happen in 2024. We experienced a wild ride in our property markets over the last few years, didn't we? Remember the "once in a generation" property boom of 2020-21...
Read MoreWhy investing for cashflow won’t work in 2023/2024 Summary If you’re thinking you can invest in cash flow to grow your wealth, I have news for you. It never has been the case, but especially in 2023 in the current investment environment, chasing cash f...
Read MoreAmong the several options in the market to build your home is to purchase a House and Land package. It screams the perfect deal for many - a brand new home designed just the way they like it. There are many developers and builders in Queensland offering different packages, so ...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Strata Fees Apartments/Townhouses offer affordable and easy living. But while you may not have a backyard to mow, the building and its surrounds still need to be maintained. All of this costs money. Strata fees are mandatory contributions paid by owners ...
Read MoreBuying a Second Home in Australia Using Equity Do you want to buy an investment property but don’t have the cash readily available for a deposit? The good news is, if you already own a property, there is a way of buying a second home using equity instead. Not...
Read MorePros and cons of buying off the plan By Mozo A brand new apartment at a discounted price sounds like an investors dream. But there are risks to buying a property off the plan that every savvy investor should know So before you sign on the dotted line, read up on the pros and cons of b...
Read MoreEveryone may be friendly and eager to help when you walk in the door, but the bank is a business, and it exists to make a profit. That means that your bank wants to make money out of you. Now this doesn’t mean bankers are not trustworthy or honest people. It&rsq...
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