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March 31, 2022

Your Typical Property Investor Profile and How This Is Changing

Depending on who is describing them, the average property investor is generally depicted in one of two ways. They are either a wealthy property “tycoon” living a life of luxury off the income produced by their portfolio. Or they are a suburban “Mum and Dad” couple trying to build a better life for their family. But, in reality, the average property investor is actually quite difficult to characterise. This is because the investor community is extremely diverse and comes from an increasingly wider range of backgrounds. The demographics of this community are also constantly changing and evolving as new investor types emerge.
April 6, 2022

Are Buyers Agent Fees Tax Deductible?

Many investors actively look to maximise the expenses that they can claim. But while this is an entirely reasonable approach, it is critical that you do not overstate or misreport your expenses. And an important part of this is understanding which expenses count as valid tax deductions, and which do not. Here we take a closer look at an expense we are very familiar with – buyers agent fees. This is a cost many investors are happy to pay but are not sure how to treat come tax time. Can I claim buyer agent fees as a deduction?
April 7, 2022

Top 10 Advice from the Property Investing Pros

In our experience, there is quite a strong sense of camaraderie between property investors. While we may compete for individual properties, we encourage other investors and are happy to see them succeed. Most successful property investors are also very willing to share their insight, particularly with those just starting their investment journey. Here we share some of the best advice we have seen professional property investors share.
April 9, 2022

As of 31st March 2022 – Property Market Update

A look at the Australian property market update as of the 31st March 2022. The national monthly growth rate has rebounded slightly, with house values up 0.7% over March. This is despite the country’s two biggest markets both seeing a drop in median prices. But, with most of the smaller capitals experiencing stronger conditions, the general growth trend has continued for an 18th consecutive month.