Rentvesting has grown in popularity as home prices have risen, providing an alternative for a variety of buyers. Rentvesting is arguably one of the best options for some Australians to enter the market.

What is Rentvesting

Rentvesting is an investment strategy that allows you to benefit from the benefits of renting your...

Gearing is a term that is so widely used in the financial industry that it appears to be more complicated than it is. You've most likely come across it in the context of housing or real estate, and it struck you as an unclear term.   The debt-to-equity ratio of a company...

Tax deductions can be claimed even on existing property bought from another owner. But what is property depreciation and why is it worthwhile to include when filing for annual taxes?   What is Property Depreciation? Property depreciation is a kind of tax break that enables investors to offset the decline in value of...

SMSFs used to be barred from being tapped for purchasing properties. But recent laws have acknowledged that super funds can be useful in achieving the target asset growth required to have a peaceful retirement.   Requirements and Criteria for Lending Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) can be used to purchase properties at better rates....

Many Australians invest in property and utilise it for business to boost their income. With the numerous tax benefits that the government provides, it’s not a bad idea to start investing in this profitable venture.   Here are the 11 top property tax deductions you can enjoy with your investment:   1)      Advertisement costs It’s...

Australia is experiencing a weakening housing market and the Reserve Bank has no choice but to further reduce the already low-interest rates.   You may notice that while mortgage rates are nearing all-time lows, you’ll barely see any changes in your home loan rates. As a borrower, it’s your responsibility to do...

According to one of the major credit rating firms, Australia might have to face the biggest price declines on properties this year. Prices have been in a decline for a good 18 months already but it looks like things aren’t stopping there. The country’s housing market has been in a...

Saving money to buy your first home can be challenging, especially when you have bills to pay and other expenses to attend to. Good thing the government is here to help you save more through the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme.

Saving More with FHSS

In the past few years, the...

Buying a property and then converting it into an income-generating investment is a popular practice in Australia. Many see it as an easy way to get additional income since all you need to do is execute the ‘buy and hold’ strategy. That’s not necessarily the case, though. There are several...

The Australian economy is reflecting the events in the global stage as investors shift towards safer but lower-yielding bonds over high-risk, high-yielding property trusts. The sentiment of foreign investors is affected by the political and economic row happening between the U.S. and China. The yield on the 10-year government bonds has...