The Young Investor

Australia’s housing crisis is expected to worsen considerably during the next five years, with property prices forecast to rise by as much as 40 per cent.
With housing affordability already at record lows, an annual construction shortfall will put further pressure on rents and house prices.
Rising interest rates has compounded the problem, with most choosing to [...]

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Brisbane remains investors’ top pick for property performance this year, despite the 2007 surge by both Adelaide and Melbourne.
A third of respondents to our recent on-line poll chose Brisbane in answer to the question: “Which major city has the best prospects for residential property investment in 2008?”
This is a slightly lower rating compared with the [...]

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Depreciation is sadly often missed by investors, but it is a legitimate tax deduction.
The Tax office admits that 52% of investors don’t claim what they are legally entitled to. Don’t let it happen to you!
There is no cash outlay required to legitimately claim a tax deduction, and you can claim depreciation even if you [...]

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Australia has some of the highest priced real estate in the world according to Demographia. The calculations are based on the number of years of household income required to pay for a house.
As expected, Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia taking 8.5 years to buy a home costing $520,300. Sydney is the 7th [...]

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So the day has come when you are looking at buying your first property.
“Fantastic!” you think to yourself, “I can pick up a city apartment for $350,000! BONZA”
But careful there, the asking price of a property is just one of the many things you need to consider before you sign on the [...]

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Has everyone heard that there is a Moonlight Cinema on at the moment? tickets are between $8-18, at its at the Powerhouse Centre for the Arts in Newfarm.. yummy.
http://www.moonlight.com.au/
In other news…
Petrol is now up to $1.35, its getting quite silly to drive a whole car now. Would anyone be offended if i downgraded to a [...]

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