Property Investment
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How to avoid paying too much land tax
Alexandra Cain|Jan 16, 2020
Land tax can be one of the major costs of owning an investment property, but if it's wrongly calculated, it could cost you even more to correct a mistake. Here's how it works and what to do.
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Strategies property investors can use to lower their tax bill
Alexandra Cain|Jan 10, 2020
The way an investment property is owned can affect the amount of tax that needs to be paid. These are some methods investors can use to avoid paying too much.
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'One of the worst property investments': Should you buy a holiday home?
Alexandra Cain|Jan 4, 2020
We’ve all dreamt of having our own vacation retreat providing a steady income, but most of the time, it's a pipe dream. Here's how to make it work.
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OPINION
How to choose between a forever home and an investment property
David Johnston|Oct 22, 2019
An investment property can leap frog you into your long-term home, but one wrong step can have a devastating impact on your finances and quality of life.
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OPINION
Five ways your mortgage can actually make you money
David Johnston|Sep 10, 2019
A low interest rate can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime, but an effective mortgage strategy can actually make you money.
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Ross Greenwood’s four tips for would-be property investors
Your Domain|Sep 7, 2019
There's one phrase buyers and those looking to become property investors need to forget, and it's one that almost everyone has been talking about.
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'Someone will pay an absolute premium': Why period homes make good investments
Daniel Butkovich|Jul 24, 2019
From Georgian to Victorian, Federation to Edwardian, buyers are still drawn to period properties for their style, scarcity and location.
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Are dual-income properties the 'holy grail' for investors?
Stephen Claxton|Jul 30, 2019
Dual income investments have higher yields and reduce vacancy risk, but come in different shapes and sizes and aren't all created equal.
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OPINION
Why short-term investing has long-term consequences
David Johnston|Jul 4, 2019
Mistakes on your property investing journey can be terribly expensive and carry long-lasting effects on your future wealth.
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Renting your home on Airbnb? You might be voiding your insurance
Daniel Butkovich|Jun 13, 2019
Standard insurance is normally insufficient for short-term letting, so here's how to make sure you're protected regardless of what may happen.
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