Property Planning

02/03/12 Some recent property successes in Melbourne!

This superbly renovated single fronted Victorian property is in arguably one of Seddon's finest streets. The formulation of the asset selection strategy was tailored to our client's specific needs and the purchase was well timed and strategic.

13/02/12 A time to reflect and property plan for the future

At this time of year when we are back in the swing of working life, it is timely to consider our future financial and property planning strategy.

02/12/11 Don't buy the Holiday House this festive season

Be wary of letting your heart overrule your head this holiday season. Given the current property conditions, property in the traditional “holiday” areas are the first to suffer falls and often the last to recover when prices rise. In a recent report, RP Data National Research Director Tim Lawless said many property blackspots were “lifestyle markets” in regional coastal areas where demand had evaporated.

29/11/11 Starting from Scratch - A Property Planning Australia case study

Alex and Fiona Peters are keen to build a portfolio and retire on the proceeds in 15 years’ time. But how should they approach this? The players: Alex and Fiona Peters • Ages: 40 and 35 • Occupations: Car parts sales and superannuation accounts assistant • Combined gross income: $130,000 • Existing portfolio value: $720,000 • Superannuation: $100,000

31/10/11 Top Independent Brokerages - PPA makes the list

The Mortgage professionals of Australia (MPA) have recently conducted their annual Top Independent Brokerages awards and we are on the list again.

28/10/11 NSW Property Investment and Buying services

Our expert team in NSW can help you find the right property for your needs

14/10/11 Did you know that a Self-Managed Super Fund SMSF can acquire direct property?

Want to control your Superannuation AND invest in Real Estate? As a SMSF auditor and compliance consultant, the most common question I get asked by prospective and existing trustees is “can my SMSF borrow if it needs to acquire property?”

05/10/11 Home Buyer Show to cut-through all the property chatter this weekend

With property prices softening for the first time in years in many areas around Australia and the likelihood of interest rate falls over coming months, organisers of the largest property education event in Australia are expecting a record turnout to their event at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre this week.

09/09/11 Smart investors shun the McMansions

The recent comments from Matthew Quinn of Stockland, one of the largest home builders in the country about that need for future house sizes to be smaller, comes as no surprise to smart property investors.

09/09/11 Property Profile 5 - Kew Victoria a

Welcome to our regular Property profiles. In this edition we review a property bought in Kew Vic for a Property Planning Australia client.

26/08/11 Do property investors make money when they buy or when they sell?

Where and when is the greatest value realised for property investors? Is it when they buy or sell?

25/08/11 Tax Tips - Adjacent Land and Main Residence Exemption

The main residence exemption includes land that is adjacent to the dwelling, if it is used for private or domestic purposes and the dwelling and surrounding land does not exceed two hectares.

29/07/11 Houses versus Apartments - which one?

The last newsletter article provided such a huge amount of interest I thought that I would stay with the same theme. In this article I am comparing apartments and houses as possible investment options, so far as capital growth is concerned. Many people talk about the performance of apartments and houses. In class, I explain why they differ in performance for a number of reasons. One of the methods in my explanation is to compare them using some simple maths.

15/07/11 Off the Plan Apartments - To buy or not to buy

I am often asked the question by investors and owner occupiers if buying apartments off-the-plan is a good investment. In particular, is it a good capital growth strategy. The short answer is “No”. There are a number of reasons for this:

14/07/11 Property Profile 4 - Prahran VIC

Welcome to our regular Property profiles. In this edition we review a property bought in Prahran Vic for a Property Planning Australia client.

01/07/11 Property Profile 3 - Randwick NSW

Welcome to our regular Property profiles. In this edition we review a property bought in Randwick NSW for a Property Planning Australia client.

01/07/11 The Property Professors suburb in review - Port Noarlunga

See what the Property Professor has to say about the renovation opportunities in this suburb

01/07/11 What is a good tenant worth?

Buying an investment property without knowing the tenancy status can be a recipe for disaster if there is an existing tenancy agreement and the tenant is not the sort of tenant you want for your property.

17/06/11 Why you pay for spruikers promoting poor property assets

Imagine owning a professional financial advisory business, and someone who you do not know, offers you a $7,500 referral fee for every client that you send to them and buys a property from them. This is the type of audacious offer property spruikers provide to financial advisers across this country!

16/06/11 Property profile 2 - Randwick NSW

Welcome to our regular Property profiles. In this edition we review a property bought in Randwick NSW for a Property Planning Australia client.

03/06/11 Times right for Upgraders

Those that are in a position to upgrade their current home are in one of the best situations in recent years to maximise the opportunity to purchase a higher calibre of property at a reduced price.

03/06/11 Pre June 30 Superannuation and Tax planning tips

This is a busy time for most people and businesses and the importance of having your end of year activity planned cannot be overlooked. We have provided some tips for you below to maximise both your time and returns for your Superannuation and Tax.

31/05/11 Property Profile 1 - Randwick NSW

Welcome to our regular Property profiles. In this edition we review a property bought in Randwick NSW for a Property Planning Australia client.

26/05/11 The Property Professors suburb in review - Ethelton

Read and hear why the Property Professor likes Ethelton in Adelaide as a great suburb for property investors.

20/05/11 How do household formation rates affect property investors

The purpose of this article is to help explain how the “formation of households” affects the demand for property. The topic of “formation rates” is a poorly understood one by most but its actions can have a significant impact on the success of your investments. The Property Professor, Peter Koulizos, explains... Firstly, a definition. The household formation rate is the rate at which new households are formed. New households are created as a result of a number of factors including:

18/05/11 The Property Professors suburb in review - ENMORE

Read and hear why the Property Professor likes Enmore in Sydney as a great suburb for property investors.

06/05/11 Brisbane Apartment Investments

It was a long held maxim amongst Brisbane investors to favour housing over apartments. This was due to the availability of affordable homes, either established or being constructed, relatively close to the CBD and established transport and retail infrastructure. Housing was preferred due to considerations such as land component, single title and yield.

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