Managing your super self Thousands of Australian investors have control of their super funds and are using them to invest in property.According to figures from the Australian Taxation Office, as at June 2015 Australia had 556,998 Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) with...
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TIPS TO BOLSTER YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY
TIPS TO BOLSTER YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY Thanks to the Covid crisis, the property market, not to mention other areas of the economy, is facing an uncertain future. So now might be a good time to review your investment strategy and make sure you are on track to reach...
COSTS OF HOLDING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY Property investing is a great vehicle for building wealth. But there are a number of costs involved, which you need to be aware of. For example: Landlord Insurance This is absolutely essential in order to cover potential...
Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance
If you are aiming to buy an investment property but the deposit you can afford to put down is less than 20 percent of the property's value, you will almost certainly have to take out lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI). Typically, investors see this as yet one more...
RENTER NUMBERS SET TO RISE — REPORT
Owning your own home is still a big part of the Great Australian Dream. But for an increasing number of people in years to come, it will remain just that -- a dream. In fact, up to 40 percent of the population will be renters in the future, according to a new report...
DIFFERENT STRUCTURES FOR OWNING PROPERTY
What is the best way to buy a property? Is it as a sole purchaser, a company, or a trust, or in a joint venture? Here is a guide to the advantages and disadvantages of these four methods, with particular attention being paid to how each one will affect your tax...
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE PROPERTY MARKET OVER THE NEXT 6 MONTHS
With Covid restrictions being slowly eased and things returning to some form of normality, the big question for property investors is: how will the market perform as we get to the other side of the pandemic crisis. Some economists think we could see an 11 percent...
Ever feel like it’s just too hard being a property investor?I know that, right now, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19, it can feel really tough.But it’s not all doom and gloom.And let me tell you why.In the last 2 months, here at Hera Property we’ve had some...
Tax Time and what that means for your property
The end of the financial year is rapidly approaching, which means it's time for property investors to get their paperwork in order ready for their accountant. With Covid 19 forcing most of us to stay in indoors, there is plenty of time to get organised and complete...
How will the Covid-19 crisis affect the property market?
It's a big question investors are asking themselves these days, but it's unlikely we will know the answer for some considerable time. In the meantime, however, here are some ideas about care and maintenance, which owners can use to protect their investment. These...