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Insurance is one thing that many Aussies overlook. But whether you’re a homeowner or investor, it’s important to make sure you’re covered against anything happening to your property. And for strata-titled properties, building insurance is included in your quarterly owner’s corporation or body corporate fees so owners just need to ensure they have adequate cover…
When it comes to being wealthy, research has found that if you’re rich you’re likely to live longer, too. Now this isn’t because wealthier people have better or healthier genes. What it means is that they live longer because they have the funds to invest in their health. Plus, they tend to have a mindset…
When you start out as an investor, the idea of buying a property as you march towards financial freedom is full of excitement and promise. Yet, the closer you get to making it a reality, the more stressful and confusing it can all become – often because you are trying to make sense of conflicting…
When it comes to property investment, many investors and buyers become obsessed with the idea of timing their property purchase with the view that buying at the bottom of the market for the cheapest price is a formula for property success. And considering the current property market conditions, this seems more prevalent than ever. But,…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is putting rental property owners on notice this tax season. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson has highlighted that many rental property owners are making mistakes on their tax returns, despite 86% using a registered tax agent. One major issue is misunderstanding what expenses can be claimed and when particularly distinguishing…
Too many landlords think that property management is easy when it isn’t. And too many landlords never receive anything more than a “one-size-fits-all” property management service. But there is a better way to manage and grow your portfolio – and all you need to do is read on. A common problem One of the most…
Do bad things happen to you? How often? Seldom, occasionally, more than occasionally, all the time? If bad things are a part of life for you, it’s time for some serious introspection. We are creatures of habit. That means we do things without consciously being aware that we’re doing them. When life goes wrong too…
When it comes to renovating, the majority of home renovation projects are an investment that can add both value and appeal to your property. But there can be a big difference between renovating your own home for aesthetic appeal and to suit your own personal taste, versus renovating an investment property with the goal of…
The total amount of money stashed in offset accounts has hit another record high of $271.72 billion, as borrowers continue to stash cash in their mortgages despite the rate hikes, according to the latest APRA Quarterly ADI Property Exposure statistics data This amount is $43.67 billion higher than it was before the rate hikes began….
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick unveiled the 2024-25 Budget, a mixed bag of cost-of-living relief and new taxes targeting the property industry. One of the key highlights is the increase in transfer duty concession thresholds for first-home buyers. The ceiling has been raised from $500,000 to $700,000, with partial concessions available up to $800,000. This measure…
