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September 11, 2022

Tax Considerations Property Investors Need to be Aware Of

How you manage your tax obligations can have a big impact on the profitability of your property portfolio. Get this right and you minimise your annual tax bill and maximise your regular rental returns. Get this wrong and you could end up paying more and possibly even put your portfolio growth at risk. Here we take a closer look at a few of the main tax considerations property investors need to think about. We will look at what they involve and how they can affect your return on investment. We will also share our advice on optimising your tax obligations.

September 15, 2022

As of 31st August 2022 – Property Market Update

The downward trend in property prices is continuing, with the national median dwelling value dropping 0.6% in June. Importantly, this decrease has also pushed quarterly growth figures into negative territory, with national dwelling values down 0.2% since March. As in previous months, this is mostly being driven by declines in Sydney and Melbourne. Both markets slowed further over June, with median prices down 1.6% and 1.1% (respectively) for the month.

September 18, 2022

What is a Depreciation Schedule, and Do I Need One?

For most property investors, depreciation is one of the biggest deductions they can claim come tax time. However, in our experience, it is also one of the most overlooked, with many investors missing it completely. This is particularly true for first timers, who are usually red-hot on claiming other expenses but generally forget about depreciation. To help address this, we want to take a closer look at what depreciation is and how it works. We will also explore how it is calculated and how you go about claiming it.

October 13, 2022

As of 30th September 2022 – Property Market Update

In somewhat surprising news, the rate of decline in Australian property values has slowed for the first time in months. After dropping 1.6% in August, the national median dwelling value fell a slightly more modest 1.4% over September. This was driven by slowing declines in most markets, with only Adelaide and Perth seeing accelerating value losses. It is the opposite story for the rental market, with the national median rent rising by 0.6% over the month. This is the lowest monthly increase since December 2021 and well down from the cyclical peak of 1.0% seen in May. While the slowing growth in rents is consistent across most markets, it has been particularly pronounced in regional areas.