Critics are calling it the most Labor budget ever brought down by a Liberal Treasurer. But despite the ‘tax and spend’ theme the key take aways from the federal budget mean most of us will be paying more for Medicare, first home buyers and younger Australians will get a tax break to save [...]
We find that the key reason most Australians do not have greater financial security as they enter retirement is that they've been too focused on trying to pay off their mortgage. While paying off the debt on the family home should be one of your financial goals, it should not come at the [...]
North Brisbane still remains a strong buy hold recommendation given significant infrastructure plans into the region. Queensland is in the middle of an infrastructure revolution at present and there is an extensive budget for ongoing growth in and around Greater Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. The northern Brisbane suburbs enjoyed fast growth from 2003 up [...]
There's a lot of talk about the Australian property market of late. In particular escalating house prices, lending restrictions and creating a soft landing for home owners and banks. The problem with making any outrageous statements about an apparent property bubble bursting is that commentators have been doing it for years, and over time [...]
As property developers and investors, it is critical to understand the factors that influence property growth. A wise man once said "Buy land, they've stopped making it.", and while the factors contributing to growth in property prices aren't all as simple as this, the basic principle of this statement is at the heart of things. [...]
Residential property is still one of the most popular investments made by Australians. Outside the home you own, residential real estate provides an excellent platform for creating a diversified investment portfolio for long term financial security. Most Australians like property because, unlike other asset types, it is familiar and perceived as safe. They can touch it, feel [...]
Pimpama was recently named by the Housing Industry Association as the nation's top property hotspot based on its performance last year. The area grew by more than the 1.4 percent the national average during 2015/16 and had at least $150 million worth of residential building approved, the HIA reports. Located on the Gold Coast within [...]
We all know that when you purchase real estate you have complete title and control over your property - unlike shares or managed funds, which are subject to the decisions of board members and executive managers and the performance of publicly listed companies. At any stage while you own an investment property you can rent, manage and [...]
We all know that when you purchase real estate you have complete title and control over your property - unlike shares or managed funds, which are subject to the decisions of board members and executive managers and the performance of publicly listed companies. At any stage while you own an investment property you can rent, manage and [...]
In this third article in our series on the tax issues involved in property investment we look at Goods and Services Tax (GST), Income Tax Withholding Variation (ITWV) and other tax types not covered so far. In part one we covered how to best structure your investment property ownership for maximum tax benefits, [...]
