For many, buying and selling a home is a ‘Catch-22’; most homeowners have to sell in order to have the money to buy their next home, but many don’t want to sell until they find the home they want to buy. The ideal scenario when selling your home, is to find a property to buy,.

With property prices increasing, some investors may be tempted to sell their property. However, the money you get in your back pocket may not be as much as you may think; as well as the costs associated with selling the property, investors will need to factor in Capital Gains Tax (CGT). CGT is the tax.

Despite the rise in interest rates and cost of living, the latest CoreLogic Housing Chart Pack report shows national home values rose 2.2% in the three months to September; while this is down slightly from the 2.4% growth over the three months to August, house prices are still up on this time last year. With.

Purchasing a property for an investment is very different from purchasing a property for you to live in. It does take some careful planning and research, and the first step to buying an investment property is knowing what makes a good one. Here are four aspects you need to consider when searching for the right.

Do you know your adjustments and your zoning? Or what the difference is between tenants in common and joint tenants? If not, then read on! Read our A to Z of some terms commonly used in the conveyancing process. A Adjustments: In layman’s terms, this is the calculation of who owes what for rates and.

Sometimes referred to as ‘capital works deductions’ by ATO, many property investors think depreciation only applies to new properties. However, investor owners of older properties, shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it, as they could be missing out on some of the associated tax breaks association. What is depreciation? Depreciation is calculated and projected (or.

After the location and size of the property, what other features are home buyers currently looking for? Obviously, many features will depend on individual lifestyle choices and preferences. However, we are seeing some changing trends in today’s economic climate and general modern lifestyles. If you’re thinking about making some changes with a view to selling.

A granny flat, or secondary dwelling, is a self-contained accommodation within, attached or separate to an individual home. Like the name suggests, this type of accommodation was originally designed for an older loved one to live independently, but close to relatives in case they need support, while at the same time, giving both parties their.

Spring, the traditional time for moving, is just a month away, and there are plenty of reasons why many favour this month for putting their property on the market. With the warmer weather and brighter days, everyone is feeling more energised; in our experience, buyers are much more inclined to go to an open house.

If a friend asks you to lend them $50, you probably won’t be too fussed as to when they pay you back, but if they ask for substantially more, you may be a little more cautious and ask a few more questions about the repayment before putting your hand in your pocket. Financial lending institutions.