NewsFirst Home buyers, have you heard the good news?! As part of reforms to make homeownership more affordable in NSW, first-time buyers will be given a choice between making an upfront payment or paying a smaller annual property tax. NSW Premier Domenic Perrottet announced the First Home Buyer Choice scheme as a part of a …
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NewsWith the release of Stranger Things season 4, we’ve wanted to hero David Harbour’s emaculate New York Loft apartment. This wasn’t an easy feat for Harbour once he started looking for his first home, set on “a one-room, loft-type, very New York space in downtown Manhattan”. After three years of searching, he came across his …
ResourcesBuying property can be stressful if you go on the journey without guidance. Financial and emotional investments are at stake, and there are a lot of things that can go wrong. For that reason alone, it’s unlikely to come across a real estate article that does not mention the importance of research for buyers. Whether …
ResourcesAs the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches rapidly, you could enjoy a cash boost if you know what to include in your tax return. We’ve put together a checklist to maximise tax time benefits! We know that declaring taxes can be overwhelming and confusing. Investment property calculators can help you optimise your financial …
NewsAt the Reserve Bank of Australia’s June meeting, 07/06/2022, a decision was made to raise the target cash rate by 50 basis points to 85 basis points. 50 basis points also raised the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances to 75 basis points. Summary: The cash rate has risen to 0.85% from 0.35% Cost to …
ResourcesRental yield is an important concept that property investors and first-home buyers looking to invest should understand. We are here to explain the ins and outs of rental yield, to help you get awesome returns from your investments (or future investments). READ ON if you’re looking to invest in Sydney and want to learn more …
NewsThe Era of Apartment Gyms Yep, moving into your first apartment may work up just as much sweat as a workout. But if you’re planning to hit specific fitness goals, you’ve got to put in the work! You have to sign up to a fitness centre, use up your precious time travelling AND spend loads …
NewsSo, you’ve just moved into a new apartment. Amazing! One problem. You’re ready to get the place looking lit but there are waaaaay too many interior design styles to choose from. What is the best way to turn your small apartment into a magazine-worthy abode or spice up your living room to really show off …
NewsSet in the Regency era in England, ‘Bridgeton’ is a show on Netflix that has gotten so many people talking and glued to their screens. One major part that catches and captivates the attention of the audience is the beautiful houses. These houses play a major part to help set this series in the 1800s …
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New build or established investment property? How depreciation, location and your tax bracket change the answer for high-income investors in Australia.
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 …
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 …
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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