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How To Buy Quality Property Under Market Value

You may have heard the phrase, “You make money when you buy property, not when you sell”.  While the performance of any property after you buy is undoubtedly important, many investors are curious about how to buy property under market value. In this article, we’ll explore what “buying below market value” actually means, and also […]

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Land Tax Optimisation Strategies For Property Investors

Understanding Land Tax for Property Investors Incorporating land tax into your overall investment strategy is essential for long-term success. By understanding the nuances of land tax regulations and exploring investment structures, you can better manage your tax obligations and protect your investments What is Land Tax? Land Tax is an annual, accumulative tax charged by

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Investment Strategy, Tax

Ownership And Investment Structures For Property Investors

Optimal Property Investment Structures: A Comprehensive Guide Investing in property offers a variety of strategies, each with its own unique benefits and challenges. Understanding the different ways you can structure the purchase and ownership of your property assets is crucial for maximizing your returns and minimizing risks. The Importance of Professional Guidance Seeking professional guidance from

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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) For Property Investors

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is perhaps the most loathed property tax for investors, as it can take a sizeable chunk out of the portfolio you’ve worked so hard to build up over time if you decide to release any assets. You’ll be required to pay tax on the capital gain made at time of sale

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Investment Strategy

What Is Negative Gearing And How Does It Work (With Examples)

Negative gearing is a property investment strategy where the loan interest cost and other expenses associated with holding a property exceed the rental income, thus producing a cash flow shortfall. Negative gearing has received a lot of bad press, with some social commentators suggesting it’s one of the primary reasons many young would-be homeowners are

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Design & Construction

10 Investment Property Design Features That Increase Rental Yields

The rental property landscape is getting increasingly tougher and more competitive. With so many investing, competition is only set to intensify. Naturally, as an investor, you want to reap the highest possible return on your investment and there are numerous factors at play here. Every little thing matters, from the location (beachfront or heart of

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Investor Mindset

How To Overcome Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt As A Property Investor

Property investment has proven to be one of the most successful vehicles for building wealth, freedom and security over the long term. And yet many would-be investors are derailed from their dreams by Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.  In other words, it’s emotions that get the better of them, rather than the facts and figures. Aside from

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Tax

Property Investment Tax Benefits 2019 (With Tax Deductions Checklist)

Property investment tax benefits are far from the only reason to invest in property, but they are one of the key financial levers for property investors. When high-flying businessman Kerry Packer was faced with charges of alleged tax evasion, he was infamously quoted as saying:  “I am not evading tax in any way, shape or

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Investment Strategy

The Importance Of Yield In Property Investment

In a world of ever falling interest rates, more and more SMSF trustees are being pushed out of their comfort zone, having to move out of their cash investments and looking for more rewarding options. As of the time of writing this piece, CBA is offering a 3% p.a. return on its 12 months term

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