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There have been changes to the taxation legislation to limit deductions that can be claimed by property investors for holding vacant land. These changes received royal assent on 28 October 2019 and apply to costs incurred to hold vacant land on or after 1 July 2019, even for land held before that date. But since many investors…
In this third installment of the Property Development Series, Bryce walks us through the professionals you need on your side throughout your property development project. The property development process has become more complicated over the last few years due to the increased influence of the state government, local councils and various interest groups in the…
The ability to work, live and play all within 20 minutes’ reach is the new gold standard for urban planning. Imagine being able to carry out your daily activities within a 20-minute walk from home. All the things you need in a day would be just a short walk away. In planning circles, it’s a…
Have you ever considered getting involved in property development? With the good old boom days of the Australian property market well and truly over, many investors are considering how they can become more actively involved in growing the value of their property portfolio. They realise that simply sitting back and waiting for their equity to…
The announcement of the HomeBuilder stimulus from the federal government in early June has been met with a mixture of excitement and criticism. The scheme grants $25,000 dollars for new home builds and renovations where: The recipient is an owner occupier; The recipient earns no more than $125,000 per annum as a single applicant or…
Have you ever wondered how you get started in property development? I’ve recently noticed a trend in budding developers – they are looking for an overview of the property development process and they want it in a simple and accessible way. It’s probably in part because many of the property markets around Australia are flat…
In Australia today, how much can you expect to spend when building a house? Without sounding trite, the answer to this could be summed up with that frustrating yet often accurate phrase: how long is a piece of string? There are a number of different factors that can impact the cost of building a house,…
Property Development involves a wide range of activities and processes from purchasing land, building and developing high rise apartment buildings and everything in between. In order to be successful, you’ll need to educate yourself on property, the markets, economics, finance, town planning, the construction processes and the marketing of real estate projects. Sound like a lot…
The key to making money in property development, whatever the market does, is to carefully plan for a realistic rate of return and retain the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. When planning your development project, the bottom line should be the return on your investment. I target a 15 to 20 per cent return…
With insolvencies at an all-time high, and the continued risk of constructing high-rise unit blocks, it is essential developers focus on the ‘missing’ middle ring, employ a sustainable business model and address imbalances in the property market. This has never been more important, as figures show building approvals, especially in Sydney, are on the increase….
