Most people have walked through beautiful model homes and wished their own home had all those modern features. Model homes showcase the latest in upgrades and decorating styles. When we get home all we can see is the tile in our bathrooms and yesterday’s details...
Reverse mortgages could be one way to help with living expenses, but they may also erode any equity you have in your home over time. Given longer life expectancies, the rising cost of living and the property boom, more and more retirees find themselves asset rich...
Downsizer contributions can be a valuable strategy for members who are retired or have reached their contributions caps to tip further funds into super, but advisers need to be aware of the restrictions around which property sales are eligible, according to a technical services expert.
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People commonly purchase property together. This is a big step, so it is important to consider the division of ownership. In property law, there are two types of ownership: joint tenancy and tenants in common. At first glance, these terms sound similar. However, they have...
SMSF trustees may find properties within their fund caught under changes to non-arm’s length income rules if the property is involved in a related-party transaction and is not professionally valued, according to a leading SMSF law firm.
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1. Emotional investment When you are choosing an investment property, there is no such thing as “love at first sight.” If you make an emotional investment before you have done your research into the location and the rental potential, you are at risk of making...
When it comes to property investment, people tend to think of residential. But commercial property can offer some big advantages as well, either as a space for your own business or as an income provider. We examine the pros and cons of going commercial. From warehouses...
Adelaide can quite often be the unsung hero for property investment. It doesn't generally make headlines on major booms, and it doesn't often see record breaking market leaps in short time frames that we've seen in markets such as Sydney and Melbourne in recent years.It does however...
Have you been feeling like your life is busting out of the seams of your current home? Do you feel like you need a home that has more room for the life you want to lead? Upsizing can seem like a simple solution, but it’s...
You want to get into real estate, but wonder whether you’ll ever manage to save a deposit, let alone pay off a mortgage. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth busting your butt at work to save some extra cash, or sacrificing some fun to plug...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.