Rental tax depreciation is essentially an allowance for the decline in value of the assets within an investment property over time. When you purchase an investment property (for tax purposes), you acquire a building, plus internal assets of that building, such as air conditioners, floor coverings, window coverings, appliances, potentially … Read more
‘Damage to my property’ is the last statement or conversation that any investor wants to read, hear, deal with, or discuss. However, the reality is that damage to a property is a fact and reality that every investor needs to be aware of. Damage to the property can relate to … Read more
In this month’s edition of Ray White Now, our state by state comparison takes a look at what’s happening in regional areas. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen a dramatic shift to regional Australia, which has led to big increases in prices in many regional towns, from Sunshine Beach on the Sunshine Coast … Read more
In this month’s edition of Ray White Now, Nerida Conisbee takes a look at what could break this house price boom and the likelihood of this happening in the near future. We also take a look at the return of investors – is it a good time to be an … Read more
There are pros and cons; good times and bad times; ups and downs; wins and losses, with everything that we invest our time and money towards. Property investing from a long-term perspective has had more pros, more good times, more ups, and more wins than the flipside. However, during our … Read more
Understanding the fundamentals of investing in property is crucial to the success of a rental return income strategy. The rental income you can expect from an investment property is determined by several factors, including location, the type of property, presentation, supply and demand, demographics of the area, and overall economic … Read more
The number of applications received for a property is determined by several factors such as supply and demand, current market conditions, property presentation, inclusions, and the rent. It doesn’t matter if you receive two or 20 applications because there is a success formula for choosing the best tenant by applying … Read more
We would like to invite you to our upcoming webinar on Thursday 12 August at 6pm (AEST). Ray White has been selling Australian property for over 100 years and in that time we’ve become experts at knowing when and how to get the best possible outcome for our customers. With … Read more
This month’s special edition of Ray White Now offers at a state by state comparison in regards to performance in the market, looks at market trends for the next 12 months, and tells us where we SHOULD have bought in 2001. Access your copy of the report here. You can also … Read more
Due to COVID-19, working from home is now becoming a permanent part of many professional lives, and many of us are now expected to use our home as our office whether we like it or not. While the rush-hour that would book-end our working days won’t be missed, careful thought … Read more