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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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

The small business pool deduction rule is a smart strategy that many small businesses should take advantage of, come tax time.  By using the small business pool simplified depreciation rule, business owners can depreciate the value of their assets at an accelerated rate.  So instead of depreciating your assets per the ATO’s prescribed effective life, […]

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 […]

You’ve just purchased your first investment property and are looking for ways in which you could reduce your taxable income through tax depreciation. One of the ways in which you can maximise the tax deductions on your investment property is through assessing the effective life of your assets. How do you assess the effective life […]

As a first-time property investor, I’m sure you’ve heard that tax depreciation deductions are typically one of the largest tax deductions you can claim as a property investor in Australia. But it can be quite overwhelming navigating through the different claimable tax depreciation deductions. For example, you may know that there are two different depreciation […]

Deciding on the best property investment strategies for you can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a first-time property investor. But give yourself credit! You’ve already accomplished a big part of the daunting task - making the actual decision to invest in the property market. If you can take one bold step towards a […]