Twist to stamp duty for “off the plan” sales
The changes to Victorian stamp duty laws coming into effect on 1st July will shake up the investment metrics of buying a new apartment “off...
10 April, 2017
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Who do you think is right?
There are two very conflicting stories running on the housing market. A. Homes are unaffordable B. There is a large supply of apartments So which one is...
24 January, 2017
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Why Property is looking good
Money in the bank on 12-month term deposit earns about 1.8% Forecast inflation is about 1.5% The RBA’s official cash rate is 1.5% Australia’s 10 yr Gov Bond...
31 August, 2016
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Why tenants should buy.
Now the official interest rate has been cut to 1.5%, the argument for a tenant to buy rather than rent has never been more compelling. Let’s take a...
02 August, 2016
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Is Airbnb OK in apartments?
“Would you lease your apartment through a short stay group like Airbnb?” “Yes - No - Maybe…” “Well are you OK for everyone else in your building...
26 July, 2016
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The 7 Laws to apartment buying.
After inspecting hundreds of apartments and dealing with property buyers and sellers for 25 years here are my 7 Laws of buying an apartment. The...
19 July, 2016
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Should I sell now?
It’s the big question many apartment owners are wrestling with right now… “With many new apartments being built, should I sell mine?” There are also...
12 July, 2016
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At last!!! The country killer might go.
You know that feeling like screaming into the wind. Experts for years have been advising any government that will listen that stamp duty is a major...
05 April, 2016
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Is there a smart property tax solution?
Lately we have seen the negative gearing debate rage. Current sentiment is “no change”, but it is interesting to see the arguments run, all of...
22 March, 2016
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