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When you make the decision to sell your home or investment property, at face value it could seem like it is as straightforward as contacting an agent, listing, selling, and then moving on to your next home. There is usually a myriad of costs that should be considered when you embark on the sales process […]
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Tax depreciation is often overlooked in investment property ownership and arranging a schedule or estimate if your property is eligible before 30 June can help you to maximise the potential tax returns. A tax depreciation schedule can be organised through a quantity surveyor who will inspect your rental property and report back on the depreciable […]
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Inclement weather conditions can cause havoc on the buildings that we call home and with large patches of rain and the humidity that can come with it, mould can at times follow affecting walls, ceilings, furnishings, and belongings. As the weather starts to cool and our homes become locked up for the winter months, reduced […]
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When you check your existing loan against what else is out there, you may find worthwhile savings. Such “refinancing” works particularly well if you can add other debts into your home loan, letting you pay off a car loan or personal loan at lower home-loan rates. Make sure you don’t end up paying your debts […]
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Winter is an ideal season for selling your home. For one, there are typically fewer listings than in the warmer months, coupled with the same numbers of potential buyers. Secondly, home buyers know you mean business when selling your property in winter. Without the benefit of blooming spring gardens and inviting summer breezes, the unique […]
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The most popular form of investment in property among Australians and New Zealanders has clearly been residential property — flats, townhouses and houses. It’s one of several property investment alternatives. Others include offices, commercial property (like factories) and retail property. Investors who can’t afford to buy their own office block can also choose from various […]
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Affordability is a relative term that is often used in property circles. But, of course, the concept of affordability has a different impetus or expectation for all-comers (whether they be buyers, renters or sellers). Broadly defined, affordability is a continual balancing act between your wants, needs, weekly budget and bank balance. As an anonymous sage […]
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To take advantage of property listings, buyers need to fine-tune their online approach. A smart way to find your next property is to adjust your online search habits. If location is high on your list of priorities, it can help to sort properties by distance to amenities and places of importance to you, such as […]
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Lifestyle
The creation of smarter communities ensures longevity and sustainability for its developments and lifestyle benefits for its residents. Smarter Communities are essentially managed by industry experts in the fields of technology, sustainability practices, infrastructural development and individual/family wellbeing. Together, these elements enhance community cohesion. To build a smarter community is to adopt a big-picture outlook; […]
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Creating and maintaining a household budget ensures that money goes where it’s meant to. Just as importantly, when households adhere to a budget and incorporate a savings goal into their financial plans, they are far more likely to achieve their aspirations faster. There are no one-size-fits-all rules when it comes to managing household budgets. Every […]
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It’s fair to say that the national housing market is steadily peaking this year, hot on the heels of unprecedented price hikes in 2021. But 2022 is signalling a turnaround in the unit rental markets and unit price growth could outperform that of houses, according to the SQM Housing Boom and Bust Report 2022. “With […]
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The rental competition is fierce and exacerbated by the often-limited listings in your suburb of choice. That’s why it’s more important than ever to strategise and employ your best plan of attack in securing that coveted rental property. Responsibility, reliability, and the all-important ability to pay the rent on time, every time, are some of […]
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