Most investors miss out on tax rebates
Even small items like smoke alarms and shower curtains can be claimed on rental properties. Four out of every five property investors are missing out on potentially thousands of dollars in tax...
View Article5 tips to cut the clutter
Ever said any of the following to yourself? Even if I can’t use it, I’ll keep it for someone who can. It was too expensive to get rid of now. It reminds me of a special time or person. What about...
View ArticleSales surge sees house prices defy talk of winter slowdown
HOUSE prices have defied predictions of a gradual slow down, posting the biggest jump over the three months of winter since 2007 as low interest rates continue to fuel the market. Figures from RP...
View ArticleDemand for home loans misses forecasts
DEMAND for home loans rose in July, official data showed, but by much less than expected, as loans for owner-occupied homes slipped in the month. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the...
View ArticleLiberal MP flags tougher foreign buyer rules
The Liberal chair of a parliamentary committee has flagged tougher enforcement of rules prohibiting foreign purchases of existing homes, as both she and the Treasurer welcomed overseas buyers of new...
View ArticleBad tenants don’t only cause headaches they can cost property owners thousands
Bad tenants can be a costly nightmare, property owners can get stuck with massive clean up bills and may never see the back rent owned to them. So how do you sift out the good from the bad? According...
View ArticleInterest Rates Could Stay On Hold Until Mid 2015
The Reserve Bank has made no secret that it is watching house prices closely but it is becoming clear to economists that the board will not use the cash rate to cool things down this year. On Tuesday...
View ArticleRBA: Rates unlikely to stay put in 2015
Australian homeowners are set to sail through 2014 without a single interest rate change. But the same can’t be said for 2015. There are widespread expectations among finance experts that rates won’t...
View Article8 things that turn buyers off
While every buyer is their own man or woman, there are some common complaints from buyers looking for properties that don’t pass muster. Know them and you can avoid them when it’s your turn to sell....
View ArticleMedian house price to be at least $1 million in most capital cities by 2024 —...
PROPERTY prices are tipped to soar over the next decade as median house prices in most capital cities come with a $1 million plus price tag. While it will music to the ears of current owners, for...
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