Sydney leading the charge as dwelling values rise in May

Sydney Dwellings

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…

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Inside a 2.5 million dollar northern beaches holiday home

Northern Beaches

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…

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Budget 16 Property & Tax Changes

Budget

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…

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An inside look into a landmark lakeside lodge

The Clan Terrigal

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…

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Dwelling values continue to rise with momentum slowing

Dwelling Values

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…

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The questions we’re asked on a daily basis

FAQ

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…

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Negative Gearing and the Mum and Dad Investors

Negative Gearing

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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Average Depreciation for Port Macquarie Home

Residential Deductions

Last month we looked at some depreciation deductions for a typical unit in Sydney. We chose a rather average unit and this month we’ll be doing the same with a house in Bonny Hills, which is near Port Macquarie. It’s easy to pick an eight million dollar unit and talk about how fantastic the deductions…

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What will a new kitchen do for you?

New Kitchen

What will a new kitchen do for you?Updating a kitchen can be a fantastic way to increase both your rental yield and the capital value of your investment property. We’re often asked what a new kitchen will do for depreciation deductions. Ignoring any scrapping component discussed in the adjacent article, let’s take a look at…

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