ARE YOU maximising your Commercial property depreciation deductions this financial year?
Tax time is approaching quickly and you are probably preparing to visit your Accountant to complete your annual income tax assessment. [Read more…]
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From a very early age, Chris always sought to discover whatever the RULES might be for each situation – so he could quickly figure out how to master them. And from there, he has continued helping clients achieve their own Commercial Property success.
Read MoreARE YOU maximising your Commercial property depreciation deductions this financial year?
Tax time is approaching quickly and you are probably preparing to visit your Accountant to complete your annual income tax assessment. [Read more…]
PERHAPS THIS is might appear to you as something out of “left field” … but more and more investors are using PAFs to manage their charitable donations. [Read more…]
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AN ARTICLE in the Weekend Financial Review (Page 39) opened with … “Macquarrie Group, a bellwether for the strength of the office leasing market, is expanding.”
And this clearly accords with a recent report released by BIS Shrapnel, which confirmed the Office recovery would be stronger in “service and trade exposed markets like Sydney and Melbourne, but weaker in the mining-based markets such as Perth and Brisbane.” [Read more…]
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THE RBA RECENTLY confirmed a neutral bias, when it announced its latest decision to keep the official interest rate on hold.
Inflation appears to be relatively steady — and still well within the RBA’s stated band for comfort.
Furthermore, the feedback from the Residential market is that house prices in Sydney and Melbourne now appear to be levelling out.
The RBA was keen to see the Residential market slow somewhat. However, if that doesn’t remain the case, it may need to look to increase in interest rates. [Read more…]
THE AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) allows you, as a Commercial property owner, to choose between two methods of claiming depreciation on the fixtures and fittings within your investment properties.
These are the Diminishing Value and the Prime Cost methods of depreciation. [Read more…]
LAST WEEK, I covered the reasons why it can be very difficult for asset-rich investors (who are no longer working or have scaled down their working) to get a loan.
Thankfully to date, the NCCP regulations do not apply to loans acquired for a commercial and business use.
Therefore, you have more options for investing using commercial borrowing, then you do for residential borrowing. The following tips will help you maintain your eligibility to borrow for longer, after stopping work. [Read more…]
IN PART 1, we covered the first two Steps required to make sure your refurbishment project is tailored to the building and to make sure it comes in on budget.
This article will now explore the next two things you need to fully address, to ensure your refurbishments are a success. [Read more…]
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WHERE ARE WE right now? And what actually determines the Cycles for each sector?
As it happens, most people believe every sector is quickly affected by interest rate movements. Whereas, that’s not strictly true.
And where interest rates do have an effect … the actual timing of that also varies. [Read more…]
WHEN IT COMES to Commercial property refurbishments, it pays to take a close look at the existing building and give the clients more than they are expecting: more insight, more information and better value.
This article covers the first two (of four) key steps, which will make sure that your refurbishment goes smoothly. [Read more…]
IN PART1, we considered assignment in the context of where the lease prohibits assignment absolutely or where the tenant cannot assign without the landlord’s consent (to be withheld in its absolute discretion).
This article considers assignment when the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold its consent. [Read more…]
THERE IS A VERY poorly thought out anomaly in our tax system.
It affects families (in the main), retirees (call it a death tax) and other taxpayers alike — especially the NOT self-employed. [Read more…]
WHEN YOU EMBARK on your journey as a property investor, it can be overwhelming – with a flood of information and diverse opinions. To help simplify the process, here are five essential tips for new (and seasoned) investors.
IT DOES NOT MATTER whether you’re an investor or an owner-occupier, there are several important factors to consider when purchasing a commercial property to ensure you make the right choice.
In a previous article, I shared a handy App to assist you in shortlisting potential properties. If you haven’t already downloaded it, simply click on the HiReturn Filter over on the right, to install it on your tablet or mobile device.
THERE IS A BELIEF among many experts that a surge in the stock market typically precedes a recovery in the commercial property market by about six months. And the start of this year saw equity markets gaining some momentum.
I HAVE BEEN ASKED countless times about the secrets to a successful negotiation. And I want to share with you the key elements to help make your negotiations effective.
But first, just watch this short video to gain a quick understanding of these three essential elements that form the foundation of every negotiation.
If you’re new to investing, you might be wondering if it’s possible to manage your own commercial property. The short answer is “yes”, but only if you know what you’re doing.
It’s important to note that owning a commercial property comes with certain legal responsibilities, particularly when it comes to compliance with Essential Services requirements under current Building Regulations.
The current trends in the business have made it clear that office landlords have to cater to the needs and preferences of their tenants. Building owners and managers (who understand and meet these demands) will be able to command higher rents and reduce vacancy rates.
To expand on this, here are four key tips to help attract quality tenants.
WHETHER YOU ARE an investor or an owner-occupier, there are important factors to consider when purchasing a commercial property.
In a previous article, I mentioned a helpful App to assist in shortlisting potential properties.
Hopefully, you will quickly realise this is not a website for self-promotion.
Rather, everything here has been put together to provide you (as a serious Investor) with the very best insights into what you need to know ... in order for you to succeed with your Commercial property investing.
You see, the deeper your access is to all the key information and the more expert opinions you can learn from ... the more likely your ultimate financial success will be.
That said, you will discover everything you need right here – both readily available, and all in one place.
All the very best ... Chris.
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