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In addition to capital growth and cash flow benefits, property investment may help improve your overall tax position. The attraction of investment property is the potential to build long term wealth. The ability to borrow a portion of the property value not only helps investors get into the market, but it also provides an opportunity to maximise returns through investment. But the capacity to borrow can also offer investors tax benefits depending on the structure of their property finance, ...

Existing home owners have an advantage over first time buyers when it comes to breaking into property investment. Depending on how long you’ve owned your own home and whether it has increased in value over the years, there’s a good chance that you could have the deposit for your first investment property already locked away in equity in your home. Equity refers to the difference between the value of your property and what you owe. If the value of your property increases over...

Buying your first home or investment property is exciting! Like planning for a holiday, you start researching about the fun things you want to do. Out of excitement, you also start looking up other activities not in the original plan, instead of researching the basics, like accommodation and transportation options. Buying a property is the same, it requires the same level of commitment towards research. But where to start? Here are the essential steps you should include in your propert...

Everyone looks forward to Christmas and the summer holiday season. After all, 'tis the season to be jolly. This year, it could also be the right time to buy a home. Here are 4 reasons why clever property buyers are considering making a purchase this holiday season. Motivated sellers Spring is one of the busiest times of year in Australia's property markets. That's when all the buyers are out in force and vendors have the best chance of getting their price. If a vendor is sti...

Yes, it's possible, with a little forward planning and smart money management. During the summer months, many Australians have thoughts of buying their own holiday house. After all, who wouldn't want a tree-or beach-side getaway to use at your leisure? Having a holiday house is especially appealing if you're one of those people (or families) who love holidaying in the same spot every year. The obvious considerations when it comes to buying a holiday house are the co...