Aug

15

The Politics of Residential Property Investing

The new government is changing lots of things. Not everyone is happy about the changes and it is hard to keep your seat when we hit bumps at speed. The key to not being hurt is anticipating what is ahead. …


Apr

20

Do Tenant Letting Fees Affect Your Rental Profits?

A tenant paying tenant letting fees for rental property

Some (not all) property managers insist on charging tenants letting fees to the equivalent of a week’s rent plus GST. Did you know these can affect your rental profits?


Apr

12

Attractive Rental Property means Good Tenants and High Rent

photo of an attractive rental property

Do you have an attractive rental property? Find out how to have a great looking rental property without paying a fortune!


Jan

30

How to advertise rental properties on the internet

rental property on the internet

Maximise your rental property re-letting chances with a well thought out advert with eye catching appeal. How do you make your advert stand out from the rest? Here are a few tips which can deliver the goods and avoid your advert being one of the crowd.


Jan

8

Where will interest rates go in 2013?

Where will mortgage rates go in 2013

Mortgage rates are the lowest we have seen in 50 years and there is little chance of significant interest rate rises in the near future. Now is a great time to review your position and make plans for your property portfolio.


Sep

25

How to choose a good accountant for your property investments

Good Chartered Accountant

Don’t assume that just because you’re talking to a Chartered Accountant that they know more about property tax than you do. Over the years, I’ve been surprised at how little some accountants grasp the most important aspects of structuring entities for property investment or even the basics of property investment itself.