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). [Read more…]
Why Choose a Depreciation Expert?
24 October, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 missing out on thousands of dollars. [Read more…]
Are You Aware of the Absentee Owner Surcharge?
10 October, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 was originally introduced as an attempt to manage foreign purchasing of residential real estate in Victoria – to assist with housing affordability. [Read more…]
Where in the Cycle are the CBD Office Markets?
26 September, 2018 by Leave a Comment
EVERY INVESTOR would like to be in a position to pick the top and bottom of each Cycle, when it comes to commercial property.
And if you had followed things closely during last century, you would know forecasting this used to be relatively straightforward – with all the various Office markets following a fairly predictable sequence, as shown below. [Read more…]
6 Ways to Enjoy Your Extra Cash from Depreciation
12 September, 2018 by Leave a Comment
AS AN A INVESTOR, once you start claiming depreciation, you’ll notice a big improvement in your cash flow.
That’s because depreciation effectively lowers taxable income – and that means more money back in your pocket come tax time.
For most investors, the extra cash goes into savings. Or is 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. [Read more…]
Capital City Office Markets Around Australia
29 August, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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%.
It’s a bit like the unemployment rate. You see … a 5% unemployment rate – effectively means FULL employment – because anything lower than this … is starting to put pressure on wages. [Read more…]
Freehold Vs Leasehold – What Does This Mean for Depreciation?
15 August, 2018 by 1 Comment
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
1 August, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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. [Read more…]
5 Tax-time Tips for Commercial Property Owners
4 July, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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With tax time upon us, many property investors will be preparing to visit their Accountant to complete their annual income tax assessment.
Getting your tax in order can be a confusing task at the best of times, but when you’ve got a commercial investment property, it can get even more complex. [Read more…]
Previously Hidden Markets Are Starting to Emerge
20 June, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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A RECENT SURVEY conducted by CBRE has revealed growing investor demand for industrial property – at the expense of the retail sector.
This would appear to be mainly driven by the increasing need for warehouse space by online retailers – and in particular, Amazon. [Read more…]
Why You Should Have Your Commercial Lease Prepared by Professionals
23 May, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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QUITE OFTEN THE QUESTION will arise, as to whether you need incur the cost of having a lawyer to prepare your commercial lease. And perhaps the answer is best found in this case study. [Read more…]
