Gearing is when you borrow money to invest in a property. A property is negatively geared when your rental return is less than your outgoings and interest.  If your property is negatively geared you are possibly eligible for a tax concession.

There are many unexpected expenses you need to be aware of when you decide to become a property investor.
Investing in property has many financial benefits.  The purchase price of the investment property is where it starts.  There are quite a few extra both upfront and ongoing costs involved.

If you have a new investment property, or a rental property that is vacant, it is a great time to make it attractive to quality tenants by taking care of some important maintenance details. You don’t have to have a big budget, but by taking care of some details you will attract better tenants and possibly a little more rent.

Simply put – “Body Corporate” is the organisation that is in charge of running an apartment/unit building or townhouse complex, and handling all of the common area maintenance issues. It also sets budgets, manages issues and sets by-laws. It technically is a legal entity that is created when land is subdivided and registered.

If you have a new investment property, or a rental property that is vacant, it is a great time to make it attractive to quality tenants by taking care of some important maintenance details. You don’t have to have a big budget, but by taking care of some details you will attract better tenants and possibly a little more rent.

| Investment Property Depreciation Basics Depreciation is often missed and not claimed by many property investors. it is easy to overlook the many and often significant deductions available in depreciation.  There are many tax and cash-flow benefits to claiming depreciation. What is rental property depreciation? In Australia an investment property owner is able to claim [...]

| Landlord Insurance Explained There are many types of insurance policies you need to consider when you purchase an investment property. Landlord’s insurance is one of the most important policies. Your rental property is one of your most valuable assets and as such you need to ensure that it is protected. You need to have [...]

| Cashflow Strategy 101 Simply put - An investment property that generates more income than the related expenses is classed as a “cash flow” positive investment property.    There are many advantages to owning an income generating rental property.  Although you will not be able to get any tax advantages of negative gearing. How do [...]

If you’re a landlord with an investment property to rent, you need to consider how you can attract good quality, long term tenants.
There are many properties for prospective tenants to look at for rental. You need to stand out.

| What is Rental Yield & How to Calculate it As part of assessing the investment potential of a property, it is important to determine the “Rental Yield”.   This is one of the best financial indicators of an investment property. Rental Yield is a quick calculation of what you will make on your investment property, [...]

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| Real Estate Photography Tips If you are wanting to sell or lease a property, one of your most important assets will be good quality photos.   It is recommended that you employ the services of a professional photographer.  Having said this, not everyone has the budget for professional photography. So below are some great [...]

You have put a lot of work into securing a good quality investment property. So it goes without saying you want to know that you are finding the best possible tenant. After all you are trusting them with your valuable asset. You want to be sure that they will look after your property and to be on time with the rent.

| What Investment Property Costs are Tax Deductible? Nobody likes to pay more tax than they need to.  There are many tax advantages with investment properties that you don't want to miss out on.  Unfortunately most landlords are not totally aware of what they can claim. You can only claim deductions during periods your property [...]

| Are Property Managers Worth the Cost? Purchasing an investment property and renting it out can provide a healthy income stream.  But it requires a lot of hard work that goes well beyond the buying process. Lots of patience and hard work go into finding the right tenants, maintaining the property, and acting responsibly as [...]

| How to Invest in Mortgagee in Possession & Distressed Property If a homeowner stops making mortgage payments, the lender through legal action can take possession of the property.  If the lender is forced to repossess the home, the lender then needs to sell the property without fuss to recoup what is outstanding on the [...]