Putting in a new kitchen or bathroom, landscaping the garden, or any other major renovation will instantly add value to your property and potentially increase your rental income, but there are other advantages too. Some property investors may not be aware you can claim some tax back on the depreciation of assets. If you are.

  The latest figures* released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows property investment is still in many people’s reach and many are using negative gearing to help them reach their financial goals; figures show 62 per cent of people who negatively gear one property have taxable incomes under $80,000. Breaking the figures down.

  If you want to achieve your property dreams and goals, it’s important you have the right mindset. There will be times when paperwork seems overwhelming or you come across some other challenges, but when times get tough or a bit difficult, to keep ourselves motivated, we always say, everyone needs somewhere to live. Property.

  We Australians love to renovate – just look at the number of TV renovation reality shows! Renovations are a great way of increasing the value of your property, but you do need to be properly prepared. Your whole life will be uprooted and it will get messy for starters. Then there is the added.