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Are You Storm Ready?

September 09, 2019

Storm season is just around the corner – are you prepared? Here is a checklist to get you started and make sure you are ready: Clean out the gutters and drains, Clear any vegetation, Trim back the trees, Fix any cracks on your house where water could leak in, Ensure your fence is secured, Prepare an Emergency ... Read Article

Big Ones, Small Ones

August 28, 2019

When buying an Investment Property, does it really matter if you buy a big 4-bedroom home on its own block of land compared to a 3-bedroom terrace? Well… let’s bring it back to why are you buying this Investment Property in the first place ... Read Article

Property – Old vs New: What’s the Difference?

June 19, 2019

Does a 5 year old property really make a difference compared to a brand new property? YES! One of the major benefits of purchasing an Investment Property is the tax savings you can receive on the Deprecation of the fixtures and fittings (e.g. blinds, carpets ... Read Article

Negative Gearing – What is it Good For?

June 6, 2019

Let’s say that your Investment Property is costing you money – is this is a good thing? YES! How? Because you have access to Negative Gearing. Negative Gearing is where you use the loss you are making on your Investment Property and the Depreciation, and reduce your ... Read Article

How does a potential interest rate fall affect you?

May 22, 2019

In a recent speech to economists in Brisbane, Philip Lowe the governor for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) provided the strongest indication yet that the historically low interests could be cut further based off lower than expected inflation growth. "A lower cash ... Read Article

How to buy a Home for under $25,000

May 17, 2019

Living on the Sunshine Coast is a luxury for many people because it caters for everyone who loves the beach to the hinterland. Although like many places, the affordability of housing is less appealing especially for first home buyers who are trying to get into the ... Read Article

Tips & Tricks when searching for an Investment Property

May 9, 2019

Have you ever had those thoughts of ‘I don’t know what I don’t know’ and therefore, ‘how do I know what to look for’? – ME TOO! Here are some helpful Tips & Tricks to look for when deciding if a property is the right one for you to invest in: Location: Focus on four ... Read Article