Speak to an Accountant As a landlord, you have many tax obligations. Speak to an accountant to make sure you're meeting your commitments and claiming all possible deductions. Your account or tax agent can ensure you're doing everything right come tax time. Your...
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Why Property Investors Should Appreciate Tax Depreciation Time
Every property investor is eligible for several tax deductions that can help them maximise their investment returns. One such deduction is tax depreciation. However, unlike other deductions, tax depreciation is more complex. This post will take a closer look at tax...
The Ultimate Downsizing Checklist
Moving to a smaller space means scaling down on possessions and adopting a new way of life. As challenging as downsizing is, it does offer several benefits, from simplifying your lifestyle and reducing clutter to saving money. In this article, we will share the...
New Financial Year Planning
Now that we’re in a new financial year, this is the ideal time to be speaking with your property management team about planning for maximizing your investment property this year. Start by speaking with your property manager about what capital improvements or...
6 Key Questions to Ask Your Property Manager Before You Sign Them Up
You’ve decided to place tenants into your investment property. It’s a huge decision and what you want is the smoothest experience possible, and central to getting that is finding the right agent to handle things for you. With so much choice in the industry, finding...
Active Agents Hervey Bay has been named as a finalist in the REB Awards for New Office of the Year.
The Real Estate Business Awards, with Principal Partner ListReady, showcases the industry’s most prestigious accolades recognising excellence across the entire real estate industry. The awards pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing both the...
House Mate or Hate?
Around 75% of sharers want a housemate who is clean and tidy, according to realestate.com.au’s latest Consumer Intentions Study. Contributing fairly to shared expenses, doing their fair share of chores and being compatible personality-wise were also high on the list...
Should I Turn My Home Into An Investment Property?
There are a number of reasons why property owners consider turning their home into an Investment Property. They could be looking to upsize or downsize, relocating, wishing to build their wealth or they are having problems selling in the current market. Here are a few...
Spruce Up Your Investment Property in a Weekend
If your tenants have just moved out, why not get into the property for the weekend and give it a quick spruce up? Here are some quick, easy and affordable tips for doing a Spruce Up: 1. Change kitchen cupboard handles You can pick up new handles from your local...
Should I Allow Pets In My Rental Property?
Should you allow your tenants to keep a pet at your investment property? Everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Here are some tips on what to consider before accepting a pet in your rental property: Your property manager should have a section on their tenancy...