Posts Tagged ‘landlords’
5 Things you need to know about depreciation this tax season
It’s that time of year again when accountant’s offices are a hive of activity with shoeboxes of receipts being dumped on desks and excel sheets being deciphered and dutifully turned into tax deductions. For property investors, the tax season should be a time where a little bit of knowledge and planning results in some significant…
Read MoreThe average house that achieved over $3,000 worth of depreciation deductions in 59 days
At MCG we occasionally see some astonishing tax depreciation deductions, like the penthouse in Cremorne Point which returned over $170,000 in its first full year of claim, but even an average house can return amazing, yet every-day deductions. Consider a property in Goulburn built in May 2012 and purchased brand new for $315,000 (the above picture is…
Read MoreThe property market in Darwin – Still a hotspot?
I thought I’d take a look at a property market that’s been getting a lot of press lately: Darwin. This property market has been attracting a lot of attention based on the fact that capital gains within the Darwin housing market have been outperforming the broader capital city average since early 2004. It’s easy to…
Read MoreReplacement Cost Estimates for Insurance – Premium vs Peace of Mind
Home insurance is a balance between minimising the cost of the insurance premiums paid, and maximising the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re adequately insured. Too often home owners focus only on the premium and are not even sure how a replacement cost estimate is calculated. A little knowledge goes a long way…
Read MoreTax Depreciation Schedule Inspections – When is an inspection required?
In most instances a Quantity Surveyor will conduct a property inspection when preparing a tax depreciation schedule. Sometimes this is not required, for example – if a property has been built by the owner or the Quantity Surveyor has previously inspected a unit within the same complex. A good Quantity Surveyor knows when an inspection…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make
1. Not treating the investment property like a business If your investment property is occupied by a family member you’re helping out, then your investment goals might be a little different. However, for most investors they’re in the business of owning a property to make money. There are often times when investors make decisions based…
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