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Currently holding an impressive thirteen properties, for 29 year old investor Tim Lewinski, this time around it was a unit block in Burnie, Tasmania that ticked…
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Australia’s reputation as a money laundering haven appears to be locked in a permanent spin cycle. Experts advise that more could and should be done to prevent …
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In 2015, even as DINKs (double income, no kids), Ronald and Anne were priced out of Sydney’s property market and told in no uncertain terms by the banks to lowe…
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Property investors are entitled to several taxation benefits; however, many fail to take full advantage of the depreciation deductions available to them.
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The December 2019 quarter marks the first time that metropolitan house values have surpassed $850,000. This result comes on the back of two consecutive quarters…
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Whether they’ve sat back waiting for the ‘right time’, or they’ve been timid about making a bold decision, there are multitudes of reasons why investors feel th…
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Australian expats living overseas will now lose the capital gains tax exemptions on their family home after new legislation made its way through Parliament.
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For first-time investors who feel like their choice of home and investment goals are at odds, rentvesting can offer a viable solution.
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Property investing has to be a long game, and asset selection must always stem from a strategy, cashflow and risk profile.
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In this era of record-low interest rates, you could think you would automatically get the best rate on your mortgage. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.
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Man caves, she sheds, liveable sheds, personal gyms, art studios and even teenager dens and kid’s playhouses serve as a getaway for everyone in the family.
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Real estate is a great leveler as there is no gender pay gap in property. Female property experts share some of the challenges many women faced and how to overc…
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