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Sustainable Apartments: Everything You Need To Know

YES, we’ve all heard sustainable living is becoming more and more important! Have you realised you’re already doing it? We are re-using our Woolies bags, using keep cups for our morning coffee, struggling (slightly) to drink out of paper straws and reducing our plastic usage. With growing concerns about climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, …

Daniel Chadrawy12 May 2022
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The Aspect Effect: What Does The Aspect Of Your Apartment Mean?

You’ve probably heard it mentioned a time or two how north-facing apartments are the way to go when buying or renting. YES, we know. Every real estate agent will tell you this. But what you probably haven’t heard is that there are a number of factors that contribute to deciding on a suitable apartment solely …

Daniel Chadrawy9 May 2022
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New Sydney Tower concept - A Refreshing CBD Revamp

The new concept proposal An exciting new construction project in the Sydney CBD has been proposed to the City of Sydney Council and we have never been more excited! The project proposal is expected to cost more than $291 million and will feature new leisure, entertainment, and commercial facilities for all of us to enjoy. …

Daniel Chadrawy8 May 2022
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Tallest Timber Building in Perth

Plans for the world’s tallest timber building Introducing C6… YES, this building will be named after the periodic table’s symbol for carbon. Melbourne developer, James Dibble, has submitted plans for the world’s TALLEST hybrid timber tower. If approved, this mass timber construction will be Australia’s SECOND carbon-negative building after Sydney’s Atlassian tower, standing 3 metres …

Daniel Chadrawy8 May 2022
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Buying Off the Plan Properties: 7 Powerful Concessions to Save Big on Stamp Duty

When it comes to off the plan concession offerings, quite a few benefits are available to purchasers who qualify for them, making them an attractive opportunity for all kinds of buyers. One of the most popular off the plan concession opportunities involves acquiring a stamp duty concession. Generally, these concessions will benefit first homeowners and …

Daniel Chadrawy5 May 2022
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The Annual Performance Gap Between Houses And Units Falls Further

The last 2 months saw a fall of the annual performance gap between houses and units, from a record high of 28.3% in January to 8.7% in March.  As noted by CoreLogic, units recorded a 0.3% rise in values over March much like its growth rates from the preceding two months. This resulted in a …

Daniel Chadrawy5 May 2022
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Why The Rental Market Is Exciting Property Investors

Over the course of the pandemic, the rental property market has seen its ups and downs. However, property investors are buzzing with confidence and excitement that activity will rise again despite the drops in rental yield. A property investment company like Liviti can help you capitalise on strong rental market conditions. What is Rental Yield, …

Daniel Chadrawy26 April 2022
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Strata Fees: We Answered 8 of Your Questions

Strata is a concept that is often overlooked when purchasing a property. We get it, it’s not an easy thing to wrap your head around, especially if there is no one there to explain it to you. That’s where we come in – providing you with the answers to the top questions you have on …

Daniel Chadrawy10 April 2022
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The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme - Everything You Need to Know

Did you know that you could buy your first home with just a 5% deposit and pay no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)? Thousands of first home buyers have successfully secured their spot, bought their homes sooner and saved thousands from LMI exemption. A property investment company like Liviti can help you understand how schemes like …

Daniel Chadrawy30 March 2022
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The First home Super Saver Scheme

We’ve all heard that it’s not easy for young people to buy a property in the current property market. Record high house prices, slow wage growth, and other economic uncertainties make everyone struggle to buy their first home. So, will putting money into a super fund to save for a home deposit make it easier? …

Daniel Chadrawy29 March 2022

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Negative Gearing and the 2026 Budget: How an Investment Property Buyers Agent Can Help You Rethink Your Strategy

The Australian investment property market has long relied on the favourable tax implications of negative gearing. In light of the highly publicised 2026 Federal Budget announcement, it appears that this investment property strategy requires investors to reconsider their approach to new investments. Far from bringing an end to property investment, we think it is a …

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Top 5 Things an Investment Buyers Agent Does (And Why You Need One)

An investment property buyers agent is a licensed professional who sources, analyses, and negotiates property purchases on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for you rather than the vendor. Here is what that actually means day to day: If you have been wondering whether an investment buyers agent is worth the fee, what follows covers …

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Borrowing Power, Loan Repayments, and More: Which Property Investment Calculator Do You Actually Need?

Property investment calculators give you the numbers behind the decisions before you make them, but not every calculator is relevant to every investor at every stage. Here is what actually matters: The right calculator used at the wrong stage gives you numbers that feel useful but are not. What follows explains which property investment calculators …

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How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on an Investment Property in Australia

Capital gains is the profit you make when you sell an investment property for more than you paid for it, and in Australia it is added to your taxable income for the year of sale and taxed at your marginal rate. Here is what the process involves: Understanding how to calculate capital gains on investment …