Category: Articles of Interest

What the 2024 budget means for property

Tackling Australia’s housing crisis was a focus in this year’s budget, and fortunately for property investors, negative gearing, the generous 50% discount on housing investments after one year and other tax deductions property investors can benefit from were not on the table! Homes for Australia In this budget, the Government unveiled its ‘Home for Australia’.

5 cost-effective bathroom upgrades to add value

The bathroom is a room which can sway a potential tenant; no-one wants to start their day in a poorly maintained bathroom. But it’s important not to over-capitalise. A full renovation can be expensive, however, there are some simple cost-effective changes you can make to transform the bathroom into something more functional and attractive. As.

What to do if your data has been breached

In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming far more common; in the past couple of years or so, big names across a variety of sectors, such as Optus, Latitude, Medibank, and even government bodies; just last month, Australia’s largest smoke alarm installation and service provider, Smoke Alarm Solutions was a victim. According to reports,.

5 ways property investors can use technology

Technology is impacting every area of our lives – the way we work, spend our leisure time and even manage our health. From helping with research and investment planning to potentially increasing rental return, here are five ways landlords can benefit from emerging technologies. Enhancing research Investors now have access to comprehensive and current data.

Current potential Government thinking investors need to be aware of

Changes in property legislation and Government policy isn’t something property investors can foresee, but they can be aware of conversations and factor in. Quite possibly the main issue affecting housing in Australia, is the lack of it. As well as sky rocking house prices, Australia has in an extreme shortage of rental properties. Indeed, according.