Renting vs owning a property has some significantly differences, particularity long term. To put it in a nutshell here are some key differences between renting vs owning a property: Owning a Property: You are accumulating your own wealth. You have the ability to customise the property to suit your own needs. Most investors borrow to invest in property. The monthly loan payments are likely...
Inheriting a property isn't always an easy process. Most Australians are unsure of the actual implications of inheriting a property. There are a number of tax issues to consider when inheriting a property. The large contributor to cause implications is capital gains tax (CGT). Assessing your tax obligations is dependent on how the property was used prior to the decease passing away and what it will be...
This is a very interesting discussion. Many feel it is based on opinion, while some feel it’s the same thing. However, there is a difference between repairs and improvements. Property investors this is a snapshot for you. This will help you know what’s tax deductible and what is not. What is a repair? Put quite simply, a repair replaces a part of something that’s already there. This has occurred...
Many successful property investors monitor their portfolio annually. They take note of their income & growth returns and look at what equity is available to expand their existing portfolio. Many first time property investors become complacent to owning one as they have limited resources to professionals who can help them. In this market insight, we take the opportunity to explain what equity means...
The housing market in Victoria has experienced some price reductions in the last 12-18 months, but here are several good reasons why it is about to turn around and why now might be the best time to buy property. Reasons why it's time to buy property: Reserve Bank of Australia announced a 0.25 per cent rate cut in June 2019. With a further hint of seeing another rate cut as early as next month....
APRA changes make borrowing easier. Post the federal election, the mood in the property market looks active and very promising. There are many good indicators that indicate we are entering a new property cycle. A move that’s going to make it easier for everyday Australians to qualify for a loan. One of those indicators is the recent announcement from Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)....
Tax time is approaching for the year ending June 2019. Now is the right time to consult your accountant and ensure your financials are in order prior to lodging your tax return. We encourage property investors to act promptly. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has said "they’re going to be looking much closer at your tax returns this year". The ATO conducted a random sample audit identifying 90% of...
When buying an investment property, many landlords are conscious not to over budget. Knowing property maintenance in inevitable, many often disregard outlaying the extra cost of installing an air conditioner. Looking back upon Melbourne's summer, it's the perfect time to reflect on how extreme the heat can be. We had quite a hot spell earlier this year with nights holding onto some serious...
External cladding materials are a cost-effective and appealing way to provide another protective layer to your home. The primary purpose of installing cladding on your home is to: Protect it from the weather Add greater insulative properties to your home Improve the aesthetic appeal Improve sound and thermal insulation Cladding was a relatively unknown subject to many outside the...
As Crest Property Investments we have grown to love and understand Fengshui. We have client’s using this ancient perception to make good investment property decisions. It's not used for everybody when investing in property, but here we take a moment to share some information on this ancient philosophy. Note this doesn't even scratch the surface of what we see as a...