Calculate your depreciation deductions with BMT

17-Aug-2018 14:30:58 Share this:

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Topics: Property Investment, Investment Opportunity, Property Markets, Home Trends, Financial Advice

5 common mistakes made by first time property investors

17-Aug-2018 13:45:54 Share this:

Buying your first investment property requires research and planning.  Avoid the common mistakes to ensure your investment is a success.

 


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Topics: Property Investment, Investment Opportunity, Long term investment, Property Markets, Home Trends, Home Tips, Financial Advice

Landmark Harcourts new agreement enables cost-effective video marketing for the national network

02-Aug-2018 18:33:51 Share this:

We’re pleased to announce that Australia’s leading regional real estate brand, Landmark Harcourts, have formed a new partnership with the Estate Agents Co-operative (EAC). In a win for both buyers and sellers, this initiative will give our national network of real estate specialists access to high quality videos which allow potential purchasers to take a video tour of selected properties, regardless of where they’re located.

 


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Topics: Marketing, Video, Partnerships

Lighting up the outdoors

20-Jul-2018 17:22:35 Share this:

External lighting can provide a lot more than just home security – it also welcomes your guests and gives them a well-lit and safe entry to your home.


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Topics: Home Trends, Home Tips

Upcycling in the Home

20-Jul-2018 17:15:57 Share this:

 

With the Winter season comes indoor pursuits. It’s the perfect time to clean up and decorate around the home. Try ‘upcycling’, the popular transformation of discarded or useless items into something new or useful. Here are a few ideas for inspiration.

 


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Topics: Home Maintenance

Time to test your smoke alarms

14-Jun-2018 12:48:33 Share this:

 Many Australians change their smoke alarm batteries once per year. For a landlord or property owner, smoke alarm compliance is much more than just changing a battery and testing an alarm.

 


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Topics: Property Management, Home Maintenance

How to Choose - Fixed or variable?

14-Jun-2018 10:00:00 Share this:

Should you lock in your interest rate for a fixed period? Or take a chance on interest rates dropping even further and choose a variable rate?

 

Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to these questions. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve outlined the pros and cons of fixed and variable interest home loans.


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Topics: Newsletters, Mortgage Broker, Blog, Australia Property, australia finance, mortgage stress, Mortgage Debt, Variable Interest Rate, Fixed Interest Rate

To downsize or not to downsize?

13-Jun-2018 12:21:40 Share this:

Whether you are retiring, looking to free up some capital, or simply wanting to de-clutter, downsizing can offer some real advantages – but it also comes with some downsides. We weigh up the pros and cons of making this lifestyle change.

 


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Topics: Newsletters, Australia Real Estate

Property investors take note: here's why you need a tax depreciation schedule

12-Jun-2018 18:58:27 Share this:

Claiming depreciation on an investment property can make a significant difference to a property investor’s cash flow.


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Topics: Property Management, Australia Property, BMT Tax Depreciation

How to add value in the laundry

08-May-2018 18:48:52 Share this:

The laundry often isn’t somewhere we spend much time on when it comes to renovations or updates, but it is a room where many of us spend a lot of time each day. The importance of the laundry in daily living means it could be a deal-maker for potential buyers, so consider these tips to help you ‘clean up’ at sale time.


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Topics: Newsletters, home improvements, Selling, Advice, Winter, property focus