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Data released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) showed that just shy of 2.1 million Australians declared an interest in a rental property for the 2016 financial year. The number declaring a net rental loss to the tax office has declined over the past four years of available figures, mainly due to lower mortgage rates….

Is there a product pushing culture in the financial services industry? The current sessions of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry are likely to uncover what most property investors have long  suspected – that there is a product pushing sales culture within the financial planning industry which encourages…

Tighter restrictions on mortgage lending could increase risk to property prices. According to RiskWise Property Research the impact of any recommendation by the Banking Royal Commission to tighten lending could lead to some areas and property configurations carrying higher levels of risk.  The Banking Royal Commission has found the current processes for ensuring prospective home loan…

Liveable cities: who decides what that means and how we achieve it? A liveable city has become the highest form of praise we can give to a city space, but we need to discuss what that means and who gets to participate in the process of governing and shaping a city, writes… Commentary by: Merridee L….

Are you an investor who’s heard about the benefits of depreciation and have decided to start claiming? That’s great news for your investment.  Claiming depreciation will help you maximise the cash return from your investment property. As a non-cash deduction, depreciation is a quick win for investors and requires minimal effort on the owner’s end….