Category: Property investing
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How to buy property in your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
For many Aussies our superannuation is either set and forget (and believe me, forget is the right word, so many people I meet have multiple funds sitting forgotten and being eaten by fees) or we’re a little complacent because we don’t understand our investing options. Or retirement seems so far away we don’t give it…
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Thinking about a granny flat extension?
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of granny flats being built across the country. Traditionally, the granny flat was a great way of taking care of ageing parents, but these days the benefits are many, not least being a great way to add value to your home, or for adding…
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Property investing secrets that everyone should know
The Australian property market has been going strong, with a lot of the activity fuelled by investors. With interest rates at historically low levels, many people are considering the purchasing their first investment property. But making a profit from an investment property isn’t guaranteed – here’s a few property investment secrets that may help you…
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How to get out of making mortgage repayments (but still keep the house!)
So today I offered myself up as an expert and invited you to join me for a (virtual) coffee at the very lovely Lewers Bequest cafe in Emu Plains. Sitting out in the sunshine on lovely wooden tables and chairs… but I digress… Two questions came out of this – the first: “How can I…
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Lending & Tax Time: Jargon explained
Lending & Tax Time: Jargon explained Well, the tell-tale signs that we are near the end of the financial year are upon us! Advertisements for EOFY sales are everywhere we look, search parties for those mislaid receipts, and the usual tax time property jargon such as “depreciation” and “negative gearing” being bandied around the water…
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Top tips for loans to buy a property in your SMSF
Here are my top tips from the last half dozen or so loans that I have done for self managed super funds. 1 – Start with your broker & your financial planner! The structure for purchasing a property in your self managed super fund requires a separate trust for each property and the deed must…