Finding the right property manager

12-Apr-2019 12:19:49 Share this:

 

  

Investing in property has long been a popular way for Australians to build wealth. As a long-term investment, it offers several benefits including a number of potential tax advantages that can result from investing in a well-managed property. Let’s take a closer look at these tax advantages.

 


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Topics: Property Management


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


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


Meth screening rental properties: a best-practice approach

17-Apr-2018 14:02:00 Share this:

Meth use is increasing at an alarming rate in Australia and is putting both people and properties at serious risk.

In the rental market, landlords are at risk of having their investments devalued or deemed uninhabitable due to meth contamination. Fixing this can be both costly and time consuming, leaving property owners severely out of pocket and with an unoccupied property on their hands. The only way to ensure a rental property is meth free is with regular screenings, particularly in between tenancies.

 



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Topics: Property Management, Investment Property, Landlords, meth testing


Simple Renovations for Renters

03-Apr-2018 20:19:00 Share this:

It can be hard to update the interior of your home if your landlord doesn’t approve of permanent changes to their property. Whatever change you’re looking for, you might be surprised by what you can do without creating any havoc with your landlord.


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Topics: Property Management, Landlords, Tenants, Australia Property, Home Renovations


Getting Started in Property Investment

21-Feb-2018 17:43:33 Share this:

When it comes to building a retirement nest egg for the future, property is still viewed as one of the safest long-term investments.


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Topics: Property Management, Buying, Australia, Property Investment, Investment Property


Renting? What To Expect At a Property Inspection

26-Jun-2017 12:33:00 Share this:

If you’re renting a property, chances are you are faced with fairly regular property inspections by either your landlord or property manager. Sure, these inspections can sometimes be a hassle, but there are steps you can take to minimise the stress on you and make sure the inspection goes smoothly.


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Topics: Property Management, Advice


How To Get Started in Property Investment

16-Jun-2017 12:27:29 Share this:

When it comes to building a retirement nest egg for the future, property is still viewed as one of the safest long-term investments.

 

 If you haven’t dipped your toe into property investment yet, you may be wondering about how to get started and there’s no doubt it can be a bit of a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be! 

 

There are a few strategies you can go with and what you end up pursuing really depends on what you’re looking for. 


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Topics: Property Management, Buying, Australia, Property Investment, Investment Property, Regional


How to Deal with Troublesome Tenants

17-Oct-2016 16:14:56 Share this:

 

 

Without tenants our investment properties start to lose their income potential and become another outgoing cost, but sometimes troublesome tenants can be more costly than a potential vacancy. So what can you do to ensure any early issues that arise with your tenants don’t turn into a major headache down the road?

 

Here are some steps you can take before issues become unmanageable.


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Topics: Property Management