Posts Tagged ‘property’

Brisbane Airport is set to overtake Melbourne Airport as Australia’s second most important international hub, positioning the city as a major global gateway for tourists, investors and therefore ongoing cash injections. With 28 overseas destinations currently on the Brisbane flight map, it’s just one flight path shy of Melbourne’s offering … Read More

Although there are various strategies which can be implemented to build a property portfolio, there are some factors which are a must. Maximising tax benefits, being wise with purchasing decisions, and choosing a property that is a strong strategic move, will pay dividends in the long-term. We’ve narrowed … Read More

Whether you’re saving for your first home or first investment, there are clever ways to reach your goal. Purchasing your first property will be both challenging and rewarding. Throughout the process it’s important to keep your goal at the forefront of your mind to stay motivated. Maintaining focus … Read More

There are many strategies to employ when preparing to build a property portfolio, but there are certain factors that set successful investors apart from the rest of the field. With an ever changing property landscape, being educated, aware and responsible will assist in driving your success. Here are … Read More

Rental yield is a measurement of potential future rental income on an investment, and is generally calculated as a percentage based on the investment’s cost or market value. Rental yield can be used to compare properties and ascertain which option is better.

In Australia, we’re seeing … Read More

As a property investor, it is important to become familiar with the tax benefits available to you. When a property is being used for investment purposes, the Australian Tax Office allows investors to claim the decline in value of the building by way of a tax deduction. The … Read More

72 per cent of investors only own one property in Australia. This represents a lost opportunity considering the best way to unlock the financial benefits of investing in property is to own multiple assets. The key to building a strong portfolio is tapping into your equity, which can … Read More

Gentrification was a term coined in the 1950s to describe organic population shifts witnessed in London’s inner neighbourhoods. It involves a process whereby higher income investors displace lower income residents of a neighbourhood or suburb, ultimately changing the character and physical appearance of the area.

It’s … Read More

Being a first home buyer is no easy task. The sea of processes and procedures can be overwhelming and stressful. For people wishing to enter the property market, a common question is “should I buy an investment property, or my first home?”. The answer depends on the purchaser’s … Read More

The Australian Government has now introduced a new Visa stream called the Premium Investor Visa (PIV), which allows foreign entrepreneurs and innovators to gain access to a permanent residency in Australia for a minimum $15 million investment. Applicants of the PIV can apply by invitation only from the Department of … Read More