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Not too many surprises in the Treasurer’s 2019 Federal Budget. Tax cuts for households were effectively doubled from around $150 billion to about $300 billion, in rounded numbers. Quite a substantial saving of tax for households was mooted to be released in stages, and more Aussies eventually set to be paying tax at 30 per…
As more and more of us move towards medium or high density living, it’s important to be aware of the issues that go along with living in an apartment or unit complex. When people live in such close quarters with others, there’s bound to be the odd disagreement, and the body corporate (also known as…
Property investment remains one of the best ways to create wealth but success depends on much more than just property selection and location. You see… property investment also involves people – namely landlords (that’s you) and tenants. Throughout the residential tenancy, you as the landlord have various responsibilities which must be upheld. Across the country, there is state-specific…
Are the fees property managers charge justifiable and deserved, or are there ways to cut back in this area of your portfolio? We flick through the figures to find out in this article For many with a portfolio of property in their possession, a property manager is a veritable lifesaver, tending to the day-to-day needs…
Deciding to sell a property, whether it’s an investment or your own home, is a big step. You might be planning to upsize, downsize, relocate, or let go of an investment; regardless of your motivations, selling your property comes with a lot of considerations. Choosing the right real estate agent is key in helping you…
While many investors spend a large amount of time and effort carefully researching the property markets and then finding the top investment, they ignore the role that a professional property manager can play in preserving their property’s capital value and maximising its income. With our property markets growing strongly and no shortage of tenants, many…
Rental rates nationally have been falling since May 2018. Rental rates fell by -0.3% over the December 2018 quarter however, they were 0.5% higher over the past year. Annual rental growth is the slowest it has been since July 2016 and lower than the 2.7% growth recorded in 2017. Combined capital city rents fell by…
There’s finally some signs of rental markets improving. Normally at this stage of the property cycle, when house and apartment prices are languishing or falling, rental markets tend to thrive and rents increase. However this time round, in part due to an oversupply apartments in many locations, rents have been holding steady and falling in the…
Did you know that over 60% of Australian households own a pet? Now what’s also interesting is that many landlords and managing agents to have a ‘no pets’ policy on rental tenancies. Perhaps it’s because they think it’s easier to manage a property without pets, or they believe pets might cause damage, but I’ve always been…
The job of being a tenant should be simple, but as with all things that involve human beings, it often isn’t. If every tenant knew these ten things, life would be a little happier for everyone. 1. Paying rent on time is very important This isn’t because landlords are greedy – it’s because landlords rely…
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