Archive for December, 2008
Special Conditions in a Contract
When going to contract on a property protect yourself with special conditions
Listed below are some factors that may need to be added to your Contract to Purchase for your safe protection …
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax will normally apply on the sale of investment properties. There are also circumstances where the capital gain may be exempt (Main Residence exemption) or apportioned …
Refinancing due to Interest Rate Deductions
If you bought property during the period of higher interest rates of recent times, then it is time for you to seriously consider refinancing.
The general concensus has been that if interest …
Real Estate Going Green
As with anything else in the world now, Going Green is taking on a whole new meaning in the Real Estate industry. House designs are changing so that they can make the best use of the environment …
Backdating Depreciation Claims
Did you know that you can backdate your claims for depreciation on your Investment Properties for up to four years for legitimate depreciation costs?
That’s right.
If you have not been making …
Deductions for Repairs
Here are some facts you may not know about the deduction for repairs on a residence that became a rental property.
The ATO has noted expenditure on repairs is deductible if incurred …
Buying to House Generation X and Y
Generation X and Y are driving the rental market in the high end of inner city living. Their desire for living the high life and having the very best of everything is driving the Rental Market …
Difficulty Meeting Mortgage Repayments
Many investors, especially business owners, are experiencing a time when it is difficult to meet mortgage repayments
Interest rates have been coming down, and of course this is a good thing for …
Diversifying Property Portfolios
Is the credit squeeze going to affect house prices more in one area than another?
The real facts are that it has not become obvious to anybody yet what the fallout is going to be from the credit …
Buying Off The Plan
Would buying off the plan help you with your portfolio?
If you really want to have a portfolio which you can almost forget, buy units where there are onsite managers. Should you go into this type …
The Right Aspects of an Investment Property
What should you be looking for when purchasing an investment property?
One expense that you want to keep as low as possible are your maintenace costs.
When you are looking for a property …
Deductibility of Interest During Construction
Deductibility of Interest during the Construction Period of an Investment Property Project.
There has been a quantum shift in the view of deductibility of interest expense during the construction …
Regular Tax Refunds for Property Investors
Are you aware that you do not have to wait until the end of the financial year to get your tax deductions?
It is possible for you, as a property investor to get your tax refund made on a regular …
