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6 Things You Must Know About Property Valuations

By Brad Minhinnick / August 5, 2019 /

Property valuations are necessary for investors who are wishing to purchase a new investment property or sell their existing one. Not only does it inform the investors on how much they will be paying or receiving, but it gives the buyer an idea on what they can expect in terms of rent they can charge…

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What To Do When You Want To Sell Your Tenanted Property

By Brad Minhinnick / July 29, 2019 /

Investment properties are there to serve your needs and grow your wealth for your future. Whether this is through increased cash flow or overall capital growth as we mentioned in this previous article. A part of that cycle of wealth generation sometimes involves selling your property. There are many reasons you could want to sell…

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Cash Flow Versus Capital Growth

By Brad Minhinnick / July 22, 2019 /

Everyone who invests into property is aiming for positive results financially. Whether this is on a week by week basis or in the long term when the property is sold. Often investors use one of two methods to achieve results that benefit them financially. Either a positive cash flow method or a capital growth method.…

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Deduction Depreciations that Often Go Unclaimed

By Brad Minhinnick / July 15, 2019 /

Depreciation is one of the most common deductions missed by property investors. In fact, only 20% of property investors actually maximise the deductions they can claim. With an average expected claim sitting between $5,000 and $10,000 in depreciation for the first financial year alone, many property owners are missing out on a huge boost to…

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Brisbane Rental Market Update June 2019

By Brad Minhinnick / July 8, 2019 /

Brisbane has been a standout strong performer amongst each of the state capitals in June’s rental market update. It continues a steady increase that has been observed across 2019 in both apartment and housing rentals. Median Rent Of all the state capitals, this month Brisbane saw a rise in both apartment and housing medium rent.…

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Why You Should Know What Your Investment Property is Worth

By Brad Minhinnick / July 1, 2019 /

Do you know how much your investment property is worth? Sure, you may know how much it was worth when you purchased the property, but the market is constantly shifting. The value of your investment is only as high as what a buyer is willing to pay for it.  There is power in knowing the value…

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Tips on Appliance Repair and Replacement Legislation

By Brad Minhinnick / June 24, 2019 /

All too often Property Owners will consider inserting a special condition into the tenancy agreement regarding appliances, against the advice of their Property Manager. These special agreements state that, should an appliance cease operating during the tenancy, the Landlord will not repair or replace them. This type of clause can shock tenants when they find…

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Brisbane Rental Market Update May 2019

By Brad Minhinnick / June 10, 2019 /

With the release of the May 2019 rental snapshots across the country, there is a lot of positive news for Brisbane. Increases across median rent, price per room, and price trends shine a positive light on property investments in Brisbane. The recent trends highlight Brisbane’s current rental stability and present a correction on last month’s slight downturn. …

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The Difference Between a Repair and an Improvement

By Brad Minhinnick / June 3, 2019 /

It is vital for all property investors to understand the difference between repairs, maintenance and improvements. The Australian Taxation Office constantly pays particularly close attention to each of those three on annual tax returns. So, if you have no understanding of the differences you may have made an incorrect claim on your tax return. Fortunately, just…

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