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When it comes to property investment strategies, positive gearing is considered one of the more conservative investment strategies, with most investors rather leaning towards negative gearing.  According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), around 30% of Australians own an investment property with 40% of those being neutrally or positively geared. That means that 60% of […] continue reading

As a property investor, there are several investment property taxes that you need to be aware of.  While the Australian Tax Office (ATO) affords investors various tax deduction benefits, paying investment property tax is an inevitable component of owning an investment property.  For example, investors are required to pay tax on any income they receive […] continue reading

Property investment for beginners can seem quite daunting.  For example, how do you choose the right type of property? What is the home loan process, and which property investment strategy works best? The good thing is that you’ve already conquered the first step: deciding to climb the property ladder and create wealth! Now the next […] continue reading

An investment property depreciation schedule is among the most beneficial but underused tools available for property investors to maximise their tax returns. All property investors want to pay less tax, yet 70% of investors don’t benefit from tax depreciation deductions because they don’t order an investment property depreciation schedule.  Are you a property investor that […] continue reading

Have you thought about buying commercial property but been swayed by the perceived higher risk or the misconception that only wealthy investors can afford it?  While it may seem daunting to step into the commercial property market, it’s not out of reach - you just need to dig a little deeper into your research.  Arming […] continue reading

Buying an investment property can be a great way to climb the property ladder and create wealth.  However, one common misconception among many first-time property investors is that buying an investment property will always result in positive returns.  While this could be true, it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Not only do you need to manage […] continue reading

Did you know that 70% of investors in Australia don't buy a tax depreciation schedule for their investment properties?  Depreciation schedules are one of the most effective but underused tools available to a property investor to maximise their returns.  When you think about the fact that depreciation is the second-highest tax deduction on your property […] continue reading

Are you looking to climb the property ladder, but can’t afford to buy in the area you want to live? Rentvesting could be your key to entering the property market. The ever-increasing property prices have had many new investors weighing up the issue of lifestyle versus property ownership.  However, the rentvesting strategy has allowed many […] continue reading

One of the ways in which you can maximise the tax deductions for your small business is through the simplified small business depreciation rules offered by the Australian Tax Office.  But what is small business depreciation?  How do you know if you qualify? And how is the Australian Government helping small businesses through the economic […] continue reading

The decision to purchase an SMSF property requires careful consideration.  This is perhaps why, in June 2019, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) reported that of the total estimated value of assets held by the almost 600,000 SMSFs, investment property only makes up about 13%.  Nonetheless, there seems to be increasing popularity in using an SMSF […] continue reading