Viewing by month: June 2012
Mould prevention – make it a priority
As a homeowner, there is not much worse than discovering that you have a household mould problem. Because its presence can be extremely problematic,...Read complete post
Property versus shares – the age old question
It is one of the most debated and uncertain questions of investing – shares or property. Both classes have their advantages and drawbacks, with different levels of risk and return, and as such the answer will almost invariably come down to personal preference. Read complete postHot tips for property investors
Whether you area first time home buyer or a seasoned property investor, it is always good to be reminded of smart property investment principles, particularly in today’s residential property market where affordable investment opportunities appear to be on the...Read complete post
Get a head start on property investment opportunities by preparing in advance
If you do think that you might look to purchase a property in the not-so-distant future, there are a few...Read complete post
Save money by understanding common property entitlements
As property investors it is always good to know what tax deduction options are available. After all, every little bit counts, and the savings you make here and there - no matter how small or large, could very well help you to secure your next house or apartment. Given such, I have decided to share with you the following piece provided by BMT Tax Depreciation, which appears in the June edition of CENTURY 21...Read complete post
Interest rate cut to stimulate the property market
At its monthly meeting in Sydney last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) elected to reduce the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 per cent. This decision was welcomed by CENTURY 21 and we expect that it will inject some much needed stimulus into the residential property market. Speaking on the RBA’s second consecutive monthly cut, Chairman of CENTURY 21 Australasia, Charles Tarbey, said: “This latest rate cut will put further pressure on banks to increase the...Read complete post
Residential property market update
Home values across Australia’s capital cities continued to soften over the month of May, defying the Reserve Bank’s efforts to restimulate the nation's residential housing market with interest rate cuts, and further strengthening calls for additional interest rate reductions in the coming months...Read complete post
A flexible tax depreciation option for property investors
As property investors it is always good to know what options are available for maximising cash flow flexibility, particularly in today’s market where the cost of living appears to be continually on the increase. In light of tax time’s quick approach, it seems...Read complete post