The Federal Budget’s fumbled opportunity

The argy-bargy of political wrangling always seems to include collateral damage. Parties come out swinging with a host of policies they say will help some group or another. They want to appear to be doing the right things – or, at least, the most popular thing. It’s important for the pollies to get the voters…

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Unit Investment Swell Leaves Housing in its Wake

Australian property has the normal ebb and flow of all market-driven sectors where the relative popularity of different locations and property types will wax and wane over time. A range of drivers come into play helping push one property sector over another. The trick is spotting which type is on the up early enough to…

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Perth Property Market: Navigating the Boom with Insight and Data

Australia’s property market is witnessing a remarkable surge, and Perth, in particular, stands at the forefront of this growth. In this comprehensive exploration, we dive deep into the vibrant Perth property market, dissecting the trends, statistics, and historical factors that shape this burgeoning real estate landscape. Perth: A Tapestry of History and Growth Nestled on…

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Maximizing Tax Benefits: The Importance of a Depreciation Schedule and Inspection for Your Investment Property 

Maximizing Tax Benefits

I’ve just recently presented the new Tax Depreciation Guidelines to depreciation specialists across Australia on behalf of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. This new industry guide sets out the best practice for Quantity Surveyors and what clients should expect.  There’s been a rise in companies suggesting that depreciation reports can be completed adequately without…

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A Tax Guide for Property Investors

A Tax Guide for Property Investors

Well, the end of the 2023 financial year has clocked over and we are now in the heartland of tax return preparations. Advisors across the country, their heads stuffed full of numbers, are attempting to minimise your burden and/or maximise your refund. I’ve met plenty of accountants and they’re a very special breed. Some genuinely…

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The political idiocy surrounding Aussie housing

Ask those who know me, and most would say I’m not prone to emotional outbursts. Sure, half a bottle of red and a robust debate on sports cars or the world’s greatest guitar player will bring out my strident fervour, but I know my limits. However, there’s one issue that’s come to the fore that…

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The truth about depreciation and CGT

Depreciation and Capital Gains Tax

There are plenty of quandaries swirling around the zeitgeist which confound me. For example, what university course should I take to become a millionaire ‘influencer’? Also, why wasn’t our national anthem composed by a sweat-drenched, pub-rock band from Adelaide? Big questions that someone else will have to resolve I’m afraid. However, there is a line…

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The true costs of investing without expert advice

Cost of Investing

Property investment has achieved an almost religious following among a large swathe of the country’s population – zealous in their devotion to building portfolios. It’s understandable of course. For starters, home ownership is so deeply ingrained in our nation’s psyche that we’ve classed it as ‘The Great Australia Dream’… and this appeal has flowed into…

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