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June 20, 2022

The Role of Land Tax Within Your Property Investment Strategy

Of all the costs associated with owning an investment property, land tax is easily one of the most overlooked. In fact, it is likely that many investors with smaller portfolios would not know anything about this potential expense. There would also be some who know what land tax is but assume it will never apply to them. To help address this, we want to take a closer look at how land tax works. We will explore why it is such an important consideration for you as an investor, particularly as your portfolio grows. We will also share some of the strategies successful investors use to manage their land tax obligations.
June 29, 2022

How Property Investing Has Evolved in Australia

Property has long been seen as a solid investment here in Australia. In fact, the Australian property market has largely experienced steady growth and delivered stable returns since the early 1900s. This has only become more pronounced over the last few decades as market cycles create increasingly steeper peaks. But it is not just the gains you can achieve on an investment property that is different now. Just like the property market itself, the whole investment process is dynamic and constantly evolving. Here we look at how property investing has changed over time and the influence this has on the modern investor.
July 6, 2022

How will the Queensland Housing Boom Impact the Property Market?

Many areas have experienced a property boom since the start of the global pandemic. But while most markets have started to cool, Queensland continues to power on, delivering fairly consistent growth. The state’s population also continues to swell, with some predicting it will hit 6 million by 2027. Here we take a closer look at the Sunshine State’s current property boom and exactly what is driving it. We also look ahead and try to predict how long the good times are likely to last. And, most importantly, we will consider what this means for property investors and the moves you should be making.
July 13, 2022

Property Investment Diversification Strategies

As every successful property investor knows, a balanced portfolio is a strong portfolio – and the key to balance is diversity. By actively targeting a variety of investment opportunities, you make your returns less dependent on the movements of individual markets. You also increase your ability to achieve consistent growth by capitalising on the strength of different market segments. But what are the best ways to increase the diversity and improve the balance of your portfolio? Here we look at the three main approaches adopted by many of Australia’s most experienced investors.