Tax Depreciation
Super deductions – Inside the Hilton Hotel Surfers Paradise
We’ve recently had the pleasure of completing some major works for the Hilton Hotel in Surfers Paradise. Locals will no doubt be aware that the Hotel was for sale in 2015. The Gold Coast Bulletin ran the following headline. “GOT $60 million? You could own one of the city’s newest five-star hotels.” The Hilton sale…
Read MoreSydney leading the charge as dwelling values rise in May
Whilst month on month figures are a little haphazard, the last quarter has seen Sydney prices grow by 6.6% with Perth and Hobart the only capitals in negative territory. Our current property growth cycle comes to around 4 years now since May 2012 and values have risen 36.6% to May 2016. Sydney’s growth for this…
Read MoreInside a 2.5 million dollar northern beaches holiday home
There are certain pockets of Australia we find ourselves coming back to alot, and fortunately one of those places is Bynya Road, Palm Beach. We were engaged to prepare a capital allowance & tax depreciation schedule on this stunning holiday home. Estate agent Amethyst McKee described the property as a “charming timber and sandstone home…
Read MoreBudget 16 Property & Tax Changes
Negative gearing has thankfully been ruled out as an area the coalition will be attacking to provide budget savings. Any policy which creates a disincentive to self-fund your retirement is a ludicrous one in our view. Not to mention the net tax result of a diminishing property market. So what has changed in the…
Read MoreAn inside look into a landmark lakeside lodge
November was a busy month here at MCG, and one particular report kept us pretty busy. For anyone that’s ever been to Terrigal on the NSW central coast, you couldn’t help but have noticed a little place called ‘The Clan.’ Here you can see it perfectly positioned along the entrance to Terrigal, just a sand spit away…
Read MoreDwelling values continue to rise with momentum slowing
The CoreLogic RP Data index showed a +0.2% rise across the combined capitals, with growth for the March quarter up 1.6%. Sydney and Melbourne are pushing forward, posting 2.0% and 2.2% respectively for the March quarter. Hobart was down -1.1% for the month but still managed to end on 6.5% for the March quarter. It’s…
Read MoreThe questions we’re asked on a daily basis
Navigating the world of property depreciation can be a daunting task for property investors. Our aim is to simplify the process, eliminate the B.S. and arm investors with the knowledge they need to get the most out of their property. With that in mind, we thought it would be a good time to answer some…
Read MoreDerive Maximum Benefit from Property Tax Depreciation
A large number of wage earners invest in property for rental income and for capital appreciation. A smart investor can save on the property tax substantially by claiming tax deductions on the decline in value of the assets, or depreciation. Owners of residential and commercial properties can claim the depreciation available for the buildings as…
Read More“It’s not worthwhile having a depreciation schedule” – How costly unqualified advice can be
Recently we were following up on a quote in Newcastle, NSW for a house that had been split into three small units. The owner came back to us with the following: “Thank you for your email. After sending this email, I spoke to the managing real estate who advised me that the house was too…
Read MoreNegative Gearing and the Mum and Dad Investors
Much has been posited about the typical Australian property investor, especially their salary. According to the ATO, 67% of investors claiming rental interest deductions take home under $80,000 per year. At least as far back as 2014, the data has been pulled apart and commentators have asserted that the data is flawed. Their argument is…
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