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Choose value over price
Do you know the difference between ‘value’ and ‘price’? They are often confused.
‘Value’ stands the test of time, while prices fluctuate.
Fact is, as property cycles go, there have been, and... [Read more]
Shrinking lots require thoughtful garden planning
House renovating generally involves at least some level of garden renovation.
If you are ‘doing up’ a house with the idea of taking it to the market, really think about how... [Read more]
Answering those auction questions
In the global real estate scene, Australia and New Zealand have mature auction markets, and many of their auctioneers and auction marketers are recognized as leaders in their field. Other... [Read more]
Buying to sell
This may be a useful start to a checklist if profit is your goal:
Buy at the right price.
Buy in the right location, and at the right size.
Build relationships with best-performing... [Read more]
Pinpoint your market
Not all real estate markets are the same! This isn't breaking news. It' been said before.
However, the information available to first time home buyers or fledgling investors still can be... [Read more]
Approach tax claims the right way
End of financial year is nigh and the property investor’s thoughts turn to tax time. Or more simple, how to legally reduce that tax bill.
Here’s a tip: Prepay expenses for... [Read more]
Will I lose control?
Buyers and sellers should approach auctions with absolute confidence because there is no shortage of professionals to answer their questions, from the marketing agents to the auctioneers.
Australia’s state borders are... [Read more]
Pays to stay on the right side
If you are a property owner and you want to reduce your tax bill, do it legally. It simply isn’t worth trying to cheat the system.
First tip: Own your property... [Read more]
On or off-site, what’s best for the auction?
You have to love them both – in-rooms or on-site – because each has its merits.
At an on-site auction, buyers can get a real feel for the place. They can... [Read more]
You won’t buy a house with a scratch of the nose
The auction has become an increasingly popular and comfortable method of sale, and there is plenty of information available to both buyers and sellers about how they can best conduct... [Read more]
Tax help is at hand
Is keeping track of all those expenses relating to your property getting you down? Does record-keeping, or lack of it, make taxtime one big headache?
Take a tip: Use an app... [Read more]
I do declare…
Investment property owners, don’t try and cheat the system when it comes to tax.
The big tip: Don’t risk undeclared income
You might think it will reduce your tax bill to not... [Read more]