Property
Choosing an investment property? Location is paramount
While many Aussies believe you can make good money from buying just any property, nothing could be further from the truth. Location is important.
Fixed home loans lose favour as variable rates hit historic lows
Australian variable home loan interest rates are sitting at historical lows so Aussies are reluctant to switch to fixed rates.
Investors shouldn’t overlook commercial real estate
Are you thinking about becoming a property investor this year? If so, do you plan to buy a residential investment or will you also explore commercial real estate opportunities?
Should I lock into a fixed rate on my home loan?
Homeowners contemplating a fixed rate generally have one major hesitation to overcome: the fear of missing out if interest rates fall further.
Understanding tax on granny flat rental income
In most instances renting out a unit or granny flat attached to a home is likely to be treated as renting out part of the family home.
Make your home your cash cow
Make the most of present tax and pension rules to make your home a cash cow.
The hidden costs of home loans
Borrowers should be wary of the inducements offered with home loans, advises Effie Zahos.
Think it through before investing in a holiday house
There's nothing stopping you from buying a holiday house if you can afford it. But will it be a good investment?
Should you time the sale of a property to minimise CGT?
Timing the sale of an investment property to minimise capital gains tax (CGT) is something all investors should aim to do.
What should be done to help first-home buyers?
The "bring back the grant" argument is the easiest, quickest and most familiar reaction first-home buyers have to help them get a home.
