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Negative Gearing
Negative Gearing Negative gearing is a property development strategy that is least understood by many investors. It is often regarded as the investor’s best friend but when executed incorrectly can create significant financial headaches. Negative gearing is a strategy where an investor buys a property in such a manner that the property costs are higher than the property income. That is, the yearly interest payable on the loan you have taken out to purchase the property and other related expenses involved in property maintenance exceeds the...
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Residential Property Taxes In light of the perceived and often flouted poor global economic conditions and the constant peaks and troughs of the stock market, property development is considered by many to be one of the most stable investments. The number of people investing in property has increased considerably since the Australian government has allowed the inclusion of property in Super funds; this coupled with various state governments offering incentives for new homeowners, this trend is here to stay. Even though investing in the...
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With rates low, prices falling and the lure of various first home owners grant, getting into the property market now may offer some of the best chances of making money. The argument has always been that to create wealth in the property market you need to buy well. Once you do that you should always be ahead of the game. But there is a better way ….. Just like any other investment, residential property development too involves a degree of risk. But when you are developing a residential property you can fully calculate and analyse the amount of...
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The Pros and Cons of Buying Off-The-Plan Property Off-the-plan property has been a buzz word for quite a while with many analysts arguing both for and against the strategy (see my blog post Building Financial Success: A Journey into Property Development for my own personal opinion). Many recommend it while others feel that the strategy never works out. There are pros and cons to any kind of investment and so is the case with off the plan property. Buying off the plan can be a really good strategy in some circumstances while in other...
read moreCash Flow vs Capital Growth
Cash Flow vs Capital Growth Cash Flow vs Capital Growth is arguably the most debated topic whe it comes to investing in property – while many are staunch followers of cash flow, others are firm devotees of capital growth. Both strategies offer certain distinguished benefits but the real question that many ponder is – can you have both at the same time? A close look at both the strategies might just give us an answer. Cash Flow The advocates of cash flow strategy suggest that property investments should be made only when the...
read moreBuilding Financial Success: A Journey into Property Development
With my Superannuation losing value fast, I decided I needed to do something to take my financial future into my own hands. For a long time my father kept telling me: “Forget the stock-market Grant. Live in your superannuation fund, bricks and mortar is the way to go. Buy at the right time and right place and right price, and you can retire a wealthy man. Property is one of the smartest ways to invest your money”. Having a quick glance at the rich list in Australia and it was clear the majority of their wealth was created in property....
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Property Investment and your SMSF Property investment has recently become one of the favourite options used by many Australians as a part of their wealth creation strategies in their SMSFs (Self-Managed Super Funds). This may well be because of the massive fluctuations in the unstable global stock and FOREX markets. One of the most effective ways to boost the value of your retirement savings is to purchase a residential property inside your SMSF. This provides several tax benefits and a good return on investment and potential capital growth....
read moreWealth Creation through Property Investment
Wealth creation through property investment and negative gearing is least understood by many investors. It is often regarded as the property investor’s best friend but when executed incorrectly can create a lot of financial headache. Negative Gearing Negative gearing is a strategy where an investor buys a property in such a manner that the property costs are higher than the property income. That is, the yearly interest payable on the loan you have taken out to purchase the property and other related expenses involved in property maintenance...
read moreResidential Property Development – The Taxes
Residential Property Development – The Taxes Residential property development can be very lucrative. In the current poor global economic climate and the constant highs and lows of the stock market, property development is considered by many to be a sound method of building financial success. The number of people investing in property development has increased considerably in recent times, especially since the government has allowed the inclusion of property into SMSF’s. Also with state governments increasing the cash grants for new...
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Investment Property and Your SMSF Property Investment and SMSF’s (self-managed super funds) requires a thorough understanding of the governing rules and laws. Failure to comply with property investment and SMSF’ laws can have serious repercussions to your wealth creation strategies. If you’re able to understand to and can adhere to the laws and complicated regulations, including a property as an SMSF asset can be very beneficial to your wealth creation strategy. Here are a few reasons why it might be beneficial to invest in...
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