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Depreciation on Your Investment Property
Depreciation on Your Investment Property Most investors buy property for long term capital growth, however understanding and legally claiming deprecation

Using Data to Your Advantage When Buying Property
Using Data to Your Advantage When Buying Property Successful property investment is equal parts science and art. In our last

Fundamentals of Property Investing
“Begin with the end in mind”– Stephen Covey If we are to follow the advice of the world-renowned author of

Buying in a SMSF
Self-managed super funds have grown in popularity over the last several years, as people become more aware of their superannuation

Buying Property Through A Company: In What Entity Should You Buy Your Property?
When it comes to buying property, whether for investment purposes or otherwise, there are a lot of decisions to be

Sydney, an International City: No Property Bubble Here
Sydney’s property market is famously lucrative. With the median house price now resting at a cool $1.2 million, it’s no

Buying Australian Property as an Expat
Are you an expat Aussie living abroad and hoping to buy an investment property back home? Or perhaps you’re hoping

Foreign Investors Guide to Property in Australia
There are many reasons for foreign investors to buy property in Australia. Our country is a great holiday and lifestyle

Building Your 2018 Property Plan
Like many Australians, you might have spent your New Year’s break making plans for the future and setting goals. The

What is Stamp Duty?: A Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty it’s almost a dirty word among property investors and political commentators at the moment, and has been the subject for much debate in state politics of late.
For better or worse however, it’s a fact of life for those purchasing property; at least for the foreseeable future.

What is a 66W Certificate, a Contract Exchange and the Cooling-Off Period?
The Sydney property market has become so heated in the last five years, that it is affecting the way buyers and sellers interact.
As a result, it is quite common practice for vendors to refuse an offer unless they are presented with a Section 66W Certificate, which waives the buyer’s right to a cooling-off period.

What is Land Tax and Who Does it Apply To?
Understanding your tax obligations when investing is a tricky business.
Never is this more the case than when considering land tax.