Negative gearing reforms could have investors and homeowners missing out
With the Federal Government election looming, everyone is in a tizz about Labor’s proposal to limit negative gearing to newly built homes and reduce the capital gains discount from 50% to 25%. And whilst it doesn’t appear to be getting as much air time the…
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Selling Your Home? Property Styling Tricks of the Trade
You’ve seen the advertisements in the glossy real estate magazines and on the websites: the sleek interiors and tasteful sofas, the rugs and throws and cushions, the statement paintings on the wall. It makes your own comfortable couch and armchairs look a bit … well,...
The True Cost of Selling Your Home or Investment Property
You’ve been watching house prices rise for years and now winter is over, you’ve decided it’s time to cash in. But while you’re probably pretty excited about calling in an agent and wowing prospective buyers with a fancy billboard and drone photography, you should understand…
When Should You Pull the Pin on an Under-Performing Property?
It’s often thought that investing in property is always a good thing – “as safe as houses” as the saying goes. But not every property necessarily brings in the returns an investor is looking for. Sometimes, it might be necessary to ditch a property that’s...