PEXA – the Future of eConveyancing
AS OF 1 OCTOBER 2018, Victoria has moved one step closer to a completely digital conveyancing process as all property settlements (with some exceptions) are required to be completed via PEXA (Property Exchange Australia).
Essential Info
This is where you will find good selection of FREE material – all designed to fill in some of the gaps you might have in your overall understanding of Commercial real estate. From this page, you can access several valuable eBooks – plus a short Vid … Read More
Basic Wisdom
There's ONE question that always keeps coming up: "Where can I get my hands on reliable material about Commercial property?" While there may be loads written about US property ... there seems very little an Investor can read (or listen to) about Australian Commercial … Read More
Training Courses
Probably the best place for you to make a start would be with this FREE short video series – designed to give you a solid foundation going forward. And after you've had a chance to read one of my last two Books to help you obtain an even … Read More
Investor Tools
Every serious Commercial property investor needs a full box of Tools and Strategies. Some tools are for Assessment ... and other tools for Analysis. Plus, you need strategies of Sourcing Deals ... and tactics for your Finance. That's where the … Read More
A Personal Mentor
There is only a limited number of people I can personally Mentor ... in order to ensure the individual one-on-one advice and guidance they require. And so, as you would appreciate ... there may only be a handful of positions left available within my … Read More
Ready to Invest?
Despite everything you might learn about the Commercial property ... there will often be times when you just need someone to help you find a property – or to simply help you to package the deal. That's where I'm happy to give you a hand putting everything to … Read More
Why Choose a Depreciation Expert?
IT IS WELL KNOWN that you can claim wear and tear on a business vehicle. But do you know exactly how much wear and tear you can also claim, on your investment property? You see, many property investors are unaware how significant the tax depreciation deductions their investment properties hold – meaning they could be […]
Are You Aware of the Absentee Owner Surcharge?
AS OF 1 JANUARY 2017, Victorian land owned by an “absentee owner” is subject to an additional 1.5% Absentee Owner Surcharge. The purpose of the surcharge is to require foreign buyers, who do not pay other taxes, to contribute to government services and infrastructure in Victoria. Although this surcharge also applies to commercial property, it […]
Where in the Cycle are the CBD Office Markets?
EVERY INVESTOR would like to be in a position to pick the top and bottom of each Cycle, when it comes to commercial property.
6 Ways to Enjoy Your Extra Cash from Depreciation
AS AN A INVESTOR, once you start claiming depreciation, you’ll notice a big improvement in your cash flow. For most investors, the extra cash is put into savings. Or put towards a holiday, or a new car. Or simply used for everyday living expenses. However, there are far smarter ways to use the extra cash you gain from depreciation. And here are just a few.
Capital City Office Markets Around Australia
AS I EXPLAIN to my Mentor group, there is a certain rule of thumb for Office market vacancies around Australia.
And it’s really quite simple: For an office market to be “in balance” you really need to have a vacancy rate of between 6% to 8%.
Freehold Vs Leasehold – What Does This Mean for Depreciation?
LET’S USE HOTELIERS as an example. When they request a tax depreciation schedule for their property, there are usually three main scenarios:
Freehold, which is where the client owns the building only, not the business that operates from it.
Leasehold, where the client owns the business only, not the actual property.
The client owns both the business and the building.
4 Things to Consider When Fixing Your Interest Rate
WHEN INVESTING IN Commercial property, one of the major attractions for investors is the cashflow available. And locking in a guaranteed cashflow, via fixing your loan can be an attractive strategy.
However, there are a number of things that should be considered, before deciding to fix your interest rate. Here are some of the most important questions to ask yourself when deciding.
