Strategic Property Insights

Land tax is a tax imposed by all state and territory governments (except in the Northern Territory where no land tax is imposed). The tax payable is based on the combined unimproved value of all the land you own. In other words, it is calculated on what all your land would be worth if it was vacant. Land tax is payable on property you own, other than your principal place of residence. There are a few exceptions to this rule and they vary from state to state. With the large in

Most borrowers would understand that getting a low interest rate can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. What is not understood is how an effective mortgage strategy can actually make you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the same period. Borrowers don’t need to consult an expert to find a low rate. The only skill required is being able to use a search engine. On the other hand, understanding how an effective mortgage strategy can create wealth i

Why is it so important to have a Property Plan before you make your next purchase? The simple answer: it’s a really expensive mistake if you only consider your short-term. Property is the most expensive asset class for most AND the only asset class we live in. The combination of it being a lifestyle asset, […]

Data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) last week showed that Melbourne house prices have been steady over the last year. In the 2018 calendar year, the median house price has increased by 1.4% to $826,500 and the unit price increased by 1.8% to $597,000. How can this be so when every other property data source proclaims that property values have reduced in the last 12 months?