“All of my maintenance is a tax deduction” Although it would be nice to have anything you spent on your property to count as an immediate tax deduction, unfortunately the ATO does not see it this way. Generally speaking, the rule when it comes to...
In our travels we come across misconceptions and ideas that have the potential to cause disruption to even the most well intentioned investment plan. In this article we’re going to generally discuss some thoughts on some of the more common mistakes and questions in...
An overview of entry and exit condition reports and bond claims Two of the most important documents in any tenancy are the entry and exit condition reports. On a statistical basis, the significant majority of tenancies end on good terms with no disputes, or issues are...
The recent welcome rain in parts of the country got us thinking about – you guessed it – water! More specifically, water charging as it relates to your investment property. For a topic that seems relatively straightforward on face value, it has been the cause of a...
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m paying too much tax, I need to buy an investment property.” then hopefully you cringe as much as we do. Unfortunately, this concept often comes from misguided notions about the true purpose of investing and how it relates to tax,...
Picture the scene. The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the new year is over and you’ve just arrived at your favourite seaside town for a week away with friends and family. You’re looking forward to relaxing by the ocean, strolling down the main street with an ice...
