Land is a precious commodity. Some feel it’s the essence of property investment. Are you familiar with the term titled land? In this article we teach you what titled land is compared to untitled. In residential property, titled land is when the allotment has been officially recorded with the Land Registry. If your block is officially titled land it’s been granted a Certificate of Title. This...
Have you ever considered buying a property off the plan? Why would we choose to buy off the plan? Most people love the smell of a new home... The new floorboards, the silky stone benchtops, the spacious new walk-in-robe or that inspiring hot tub!! There are many amazing things to love in a new property. There are also various financial benefits. However, these can differ depending on the type of...
A roof top terrace is a growing amenity among new modern apartments. Having an amazing view of the Dandenong mountains or twilight views of the Melbourne city skyline are undoubtedly a pleasure. However is it worth it? Some roof top terraces have teppanyaki kitchen appliances or barbecues, a garden terrace and outdoor furniture. Larger apartment buildings can also include a swimming pool, cinema or...
This is the latest Rental Market Snapshot as at June 2020. Here we highlight, metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. According to the The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) :- The proportion of vacant properties in metro Melbourne has increased from 2.3% in March 2020 to 3.0% in June 2020. The proportion of vacant properties in regional Victoria decreased from 1.9% in March 2020...
Direct property and direct shares are among the most popular investments to own. They both provide an investment return, but lets explore the advantages, disadvantages and what the main differences are between the two investment assets. Direct property For the purposes of this article we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of residential property. A residential property includes houses, units,...
Property affordability has become a real challenge for many Australians. It has opened up many other strategic ways to buy real estate. One type of property investment is a timeshare. However are they really worth buying? What is a timeshare? A timeshare is a property owned by a divided share. Timeshares are common to properties such as hotels, resort, casinos, snow lodges to name a few. The ownership...
When leasing a property most would recognise it as the biggest expense in your budget. What ways can you pay rent? If you are unable to cover your monthly rent, the landlord can issue a notice to vacate. In this article we outline what ways you can pay your rent which may best suit your circumstances. Direct Debit: The most common preferred payment for a property manager is an automatic transaction. The...
When we buy a new home we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. How we have grown to love kitchens. If it’s cooking, cleaning or even entertaining. This is where a common question arises. Benchtops - stone versus laminate. Is it better to include stone or laminated bench tops? There isn’t necessary a right or wrong answer but here are some differences you may want to take note before your next...
Renting your property on a short term lease. One popular benefit of investing in property is the control and flexibility of owning the asset. There are many types of rental agreements available and they are suited to different investors. Some investors may want a short-term or long-term lease, depending on their circumstances and objectives. In this article we highlight some points to consider when...
As the end of financial year fast approaches, this is the ideal time to ensure your property portfolio is up to date for tax purposes. Here we offer some tax tips for property investors. It is important to work with your accountant during this time of year so you have ample time to implement any strategies that will help your financial situation. Tax depreciation schedule - Many investors...