Month: September 2020

A match made in heaven

Looking for the perfect tenant somewhat sounds like a personal ad: “Must be financially independent, be respectful and law-abiding, keep a good home and be willing to commit to a 12-month relationship. The applicant will ideally also have good communication skills. Previous applicants need not apply.” At least when it comes to vetting and selecting.

Housing affordability is on the rise

Good news for investors and home owners! Recognised as the most authoritative indicator of Australian housing affordability, the recently released REIA (Real Estate Institute of Australia) Housing Affordability Report shows housing affordability has improved slightly in the June quarter. What the report means for investors Over the June quarter, rental affordability in New South Wales.

Why investors shouldn’t ignore depreciation

Depreciation (sometimes refers to as ‘capital works deductions’ by ATO), is one of those things which new property investors hear about but often don’t actually realise the extent of its potential tax benefits. Most investors are aware costs such as interest, property management fees and ongoing maintenance are all tax deductible; however, with interest rates.