New Tax Rules for Properties $750,000 + …What Does It All Mean?
As usual at this time of year, it pays to keep an eye on any new tax rules that might come into effect over the coming years. And 2017 is no exception. New tax rules relating to buying and selling property will be coming in to play from July 1 this year, affecting all properties,…
What is the next best big growth suburb on the North Side of Brisbane?
Brisbane real estate offers something for everyone, from those looking for their first home or investors looking to get the most out of a bricks and mortar investment. And we all know that Brisbane’s Northside is one of the most liveable places around. But which suburbs in the north of Brisbane are the going to…
How will proposed tenancy law changes in Victoria affect Queensland?
The Victorian Government has proposed a number of changes to the existing Residential Tenancies Act 1997, and although any reforms will be limited to Victoria initially, changes often can trickle across the state borders over time. The Victorian Residential Tenancies Act was first implemented in 1997 – and as we all know, the world has…
Get EOFY Ready!
It’s fast approaching that time of year when we scramble to co-ordinate rental property expenses for our accountants, to claim as much as possible. This sometimes ends in a mad, last minute hunt for all those receipts that we promised and swore to ourselves the year before that we would file neatly. It is a…
Eagle Junction State School Catchment
One of the primary factors that families look for when choosing a home is the proximity to good schools. Giving children the best possible education is always a priority on parent’s agendas and if this can be done through the State system, that’s an attractive proposition. Buying a property within the catchment area of a…
Things we promise NOT to say that other agents might
Real Estate is an incredibly lucrative and competitive business and some Real Estate Agents will do almost anything to get listings in the search for commissions. Unfortunately reputations have been battered in the process. But just remember that not all can be tarred with the same brush. The reality of Real Estate is that agents don’t…
Federal Budget 2017. What does it mean for homeowners?
I’m sure that you were all glued to your television screens last week for the announcement of the 2017 Federal Budget. Of course we were all waiting with baited breath for Treasurer Scott Morrison to deliver his brief with the same anticipation as the point distribution at Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest. Perhaps you even dressed…
Beware the Quote Lie!
When you are looking to sell your home, whether you are looking to upscale or downsizing, the most important thing is to get the best price for your property. For most people, that means the most money. So when you are conducting research into which agent you should be looking to sell your home with,…
Should I buy a townhouse, house, or apartment?
Brisbane is one of the most live-able Cities in the world, and a big part of that live-ability is the huge variety of different properties for sale in Brisbane. Whether you crave the simplicity of an inner-City apartment close to entertainment, dining and work – or a house with a large back yard for the…
Depreciation Information for Investors
Property Investors can claim thousands of dollars in tax deductions on their Investment property based solely on depreciation on the property, and yet evidence suggests that the majority of investors are missing out on this easily claimed deduction. Depreciation is an accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over it’s useful life…