The Young Investor

There is a lot of confusion regarding auctions, why it is different to a normal sale, what the terms mean, what conditions need to be met and just exactly what “vendor bidding” is versus “dummy bidding”, and why one is illegal and the other isn’t (guess which!), so here’s a quick overview of the laws [...]

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In order to maximise the tax benefit your investment property will attract, you will require the services of a recognised Quantity Surveyor with specific property tax depreciation skills and experience. To ensure you claim all your entitled depreciation deductions a site inspection will need to be carried out as this will accurately identify all items [...]

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In terms of depreciation, what should you consider when making an investment property purchase decision?
If you are looking to purchase an investment property, it is worthwhile asking yourself a number of questions. While many investors consider location, purchase price and tenanting ability when contemplating an investment property purchase, they often overlook depreciation as an [...]

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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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One of the hardest parts of selling your home is deciding who should take the responsibility of the sales & marketing process. It’s not something you do everyday, so knowing what to look for isn’t always easy.
The estimated sale price of your property should be the very last reason for choosing an agent. Most agents [...]

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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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