Investor Strategy

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Investor Strategy • 17 Feb 2014

The depreciation difference: kitchen and bathroom renovations

This week the Housing Industry Association (HIA) released the HIA-GWA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report for 2013/14 and it presents some interesting implications for...

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Investor Strategy • 15 Feb 2014

Recouping returns from a reno

Drawing on our recent experience renovating a property in Mount Druitt in New South Wales, it is clear just how big the impact of tax and depreciation can be. If you own...

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Investor Strategy • 14 Feb 2014

Tenant Responsibility:Managing the garden and pool maitenance in your rental property

There are some steps landlords can take to minimise the chance of a dispute with their tenants over external maitenance. 

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Investor Strategy • 14 Feb 2014

5 ways to avoid blowing your renovation budget

Budget blowouts are common in renovating but costing the job can be time-consuming and newbies may be tempted to resort to a form of Russian roulette, plucking a figure...

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Investor Strategy • 12 Feb 2014

Renovators warned about being ripped off

With landlords increasingly using renovations to generate capital gains, Consumer Affairs Victoria has revealed several regions where consumers are being exploited by...

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Investor Strategy • 07 Feb 2014

Investors ask: fully furnished investments

Q. I’m thinking of furnishing my one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west and my three-bedroom house in the Sutherland Shire to increase the rents. Is this...

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Investor Strategy • 07 Feb 2014

The 30 Minute Reno: The smallest room in the house

Investors often overlook the impact a pet-friendly property can have on prospective tenants and there are some simple renovations you can do to ensure your property...

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Investor Strategy • 06 Feb 2014

Property investors warned about swimming pools when buying a home

During the summer months, properties with swimming pools prove very attractive for home buyers. However, investors need to take a more pragmatic approach to buying a...

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Investor Strategy • 03 Feb 2014

Vacancies rise in Queensland

The vacancy rate climbed across Queensland in the last quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

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Investor Strategy • 31 Jan 2014

The 30 Minute Reno: 7 renovations that don't add value

When you make improvements to your property you want to make sure they are worthwhile. You need to make sure that you’re improving things that will add value and not...

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