
New study says indoor plants are more than pretty decor
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<![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 alread

Landlords beware: encouraging an expectation in tenants of a grant of a lease
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<![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 p

Be careful of these depreciation mistakes this tax time
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<![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, clai

Property industry confidence hits record high
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<![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 in

ATO focusses on holiday home rentals
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<![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

The True Value of Property
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<![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’

Five questions you should ask your Quantity Surveyor
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<![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 max

Dealing with winter maintenance issues
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<![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 da

Will long term Airbnb replace traditional renting?
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<![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 Airb

Can you profit from secondary locations?
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<![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 thei