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March
2015A capital gain, or capital loss, is the difference between what it cost you to obtain, maintain and improve the property (the cost base), and what you receive when you sell it. These costs include the purchase price, stamp duty, agent's commissions and any legal fees [...]
March
2015This is an important issue when owing a rental property. As a general rule, any repairs or maintenance or other damage suffered whilst the property is being rented out is tax deductible in the financial year the cost was incurred. Repairs generally involve replacement or [...]
February
2015There are many overseas sceptics predicting the crash and burn of the Australian property markets. In fact, they have been doing so for many years since the GFC. Our property markets continue to survive the naysayers who believe our property prices are too high and there [...]
February
2015There are many ways to improve your rental yield on your investment property. Remember, this is about achieving the maximum return in relation to the location, type and demographics of the area where your property is located. 1. First impressions make a big differenc [...]
January
2015Welcome back to the new year. We all hope your Xmas and New Year break was a restive and re-energizing one. So what does the property market hold for the coming year? It seems the experts are still divided, however there is now more talk of an interest rate cut amongst the [...]
January
2015It is again that time of year when we need to remind all our investors of the importance of Landlord Insurance. This is always a difficult subject for a real estate office as we are not allowed to recommend any particular insurer. As you know, there are 2 types of [...]
December
2014Throughout the real estate industry, one gets to meet all types of business people from salespersons to bankers to accountants. Occassionally you come across someone who shines amongst the crowds. Morne Lombard is a mortagage broker with a genuine and sincere character who [...]
November
2014Is it a good time to fix your mortgage rate? Although interest rates are at a historical all time low, it is still difficult to predict which way they will go next. Over the last year, experts have been divided in forecasting the next rate rise or fall. Even before the GFC [...]
October
2014GOLDEN RULE: Do your homework on the area. Read through local classified papers to get a better idea of property prices or get onto the Internet and look from the comfort of your home or work. Would you consider living in the property or area that you are purch [...]
October
2014There are many reasons why people invest in property. Some do it well with multiple portfolios whilst many only achieve a portfolio of 1 or 2 properties. Why is it then that some people do well and others not so? There are many guides and resources now available for the [...]