HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment We’ve long been lovers of indoor plants. And LOTS of them. They add colour and interest to interiors and add a good-old healthy dose of nature, too. And there’s more. What we already know is that indoor plants can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen and as such help to improve air quality. And now there’s research that is going to take this further. A report published on April 19 in Trends in Plant Sci

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment If a tenant spends big money on upgrading premises, reasonably believing a lease is about to be granted or renewed and the landlord denies the lease, the landlord may be liable to pay compensation to the tenant. What happens when a tenant spends big money on upgrading premises, believing a lease is about to be granted or renewed? If that belief is reasonable, and the landlord denies the lease, the

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Depreciation can be a rather complex area with specific rules, qualifying dates, depreciation rates, methods for claiming and pre-determined effective lives of assets. As such, claiming depreciation deductions can be a confusing task for many property investors. For this reason, it’s imperative that investors get a depreciation specialist to prepare their tax depreciation schedule. This will ensure

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Confidence across Australia’s property industry has surged to its highest level in the six year history of the ANZ/Property Council Survey. Confidence across Australia’s property industry has surged to its highest level in the six year history of the ANZ/Property Council Survey according to results for the June 2018 quarter. The survey is the largest of its type and measures the views of more than

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment The ATO is setting its sights on the large number of false claims made by rental property owners who use their own property for personal holidays. The Australian Taxation Office is setting their sights on the large number of mistakes, errors and false claims made by rental property owners who use their own property for personal holidays. “Australians enjoy the school holidays, they should be aware

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Property Valuation is a crucial aspect of most transactions. For a potential buyer looking to take out a loan, lenders will require this information prior to determining whether it’s a good idea. A valuation also shows a buyer whether they’re getting an excellent deal or are being misled about a property’s worth. A dwelling’s market value refers to the property’s value based on its best potential u

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Are you an investor who’s heard about the benefits of depreciation and have decided to start claiming? That’s great news for your investment. Claiming depreciation will help you maximise the cash return from your investment property. As a non-cash deduction, depreciation is a quick win for investors and requires minimal effort on the owner’s end. But before organising a Quantity Surveyor to prepare

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment With the winter months just around the corner, it’s important for landlords and property managers to ensure that their investment properties are in tiptop condition. All kinds of dangers lurk in poorly maintained investment properties—and storms, hail stones, and water damage only exacerbate these dangers, according to Carolyn Parrella, executive manager at landlord insurance specialist Terri Schee

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Will Airbnb become a sustainable alternative to the traditional long-term lease? The past decade has seen a rise in popularity of the online marketplace and hospitality service Airbnb. Since its inception in 2008, the sharing service has taken off as the leading alternative for short-term accommodation with over 4 million residential properties listed worldwide. With Airbnb hosts now electing to of

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Buying secondary property is speculative – you can profit, but value and rent potential can also languish for years waiting for an upswing. Any long-term property tragic worth their salt has had it drilled into them time and again – location, location, location! As such, most investors seek to buy beautifully positioned property, avoiding those secondary spots which decay the prospects of capital

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment Property in Australia will soon be available online alongside groceries, household items and clothing. A new partnership in China could see international investors shopping for property on retail site JD.com, before completing the sale with the country’s largest real estate agent for international properties, Juwai. It is hoped the partnership will make it easier for JD.com’s 292.5 million customer

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment BMT Tax Depreciation has shared its top three tips for property investors looking to optimise their portfolios in light of changing market conditions. BMT Tax Depreciation has shared its top three tips for property investors looking to optimise their property portfolios this year in light of changing market conditions. BMT has worked with more than half a million Australian property investors to he

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment It might not be the most exciting hue, but grey homes, or homes with a variation on grey, tend to sell for the highest prices in Melbourne, according to a new report on Colours by Secret Agent. You've decided to sell your house, and are now considering the best ways to prepare the property for sale. One of the easiest ways to freshen up your home for sale is to paint it - but what colour is likely

HTML5 Shim and Respond.js add IE8 support of HTML5 elements and media queries [if lt IE 9]> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg End Facebook Pixel Code [if lt IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/sites/all/themes/saturday/css/ie.css" /> <![endif] StartFragment crazyegg StartFragment There is significant upside potential when properties are rezoned. In many facets of life, it’s easy to be attracted to the façade and forget about the substance – and with property, in fact, it’s an amateur error. Almost anyone of reasonable intelligence can turn up to an investment prospect and start ticking off the list of appealing attributes. Good size block with the right aspect and outlook?