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Everything you need to know about body corporate fees in strata properties

Everything you need to know about body corporate fees in strata properties

14/8/2021

Everything you need to know about body corporate fees in strata properties Body corporate fees – or levies depending on where you are based in Australia – are a key part of ensuring strata properties run smoothly. And while the fees can seem like a burden sometimes, having adequate funds available for the upkeep of common areas and larger maintenance and repairs means the property will be in top shape for many years to come. Different fees cover different areas of a property's maintenance. This article outlines how body corporate fees are calculated and the specific things that these fees cover.

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Standing out amongst prospective tenants

Standing out amongst prospective tenants

4/7/2021

With housing affordability in sought-after areas a continuing challenge in Australia, people continue to rent their dream home while they either buy somewhere else (rentvesting) or save to buy a place of their own eventually. For families and those looking to create some roots in a particular area, making your property a dream for prospective tenants will help you attract good, hopefully, long-term tenants. Here we outline a few things you can do to make your investment property a dream home for prospective tenants.

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How to renovate an investment property

How to renovate an investment property

29/5/2021

If you're thinking about renovating your investment property, there are a few things you need to consider. From creating a budget to picking the right fixtures and fittings, getting the administration and project management right is key. Here, we outline some of the main things to consider when you renovate an investment property.

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Top tips for a smooth tax time

Top tips for a smooth tax time

5/5/2021

It's almost the end of another financial year, and that means tax time is coming. To make your tax time go smoothly and maximise your return, it's important to get organised now to save any administrative headaches and get your tax return completed as soon as possible. In this article, we outline a few things you should do to get organised for tax time.

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Easy fixes for common property investment mistakes

Easy fixes for common property investment mistakes

16/3/2021

There are lots of things to remember when you're a property investor. From interest rate changes to the ups and downs of property prices, it's important you remember a few key things to maximise the value you get from your investment properties. In this article, we share a few of the common mistakes you should avoid when it comes to property investment.

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Why landlord insurance is an expense you won't regret

Why landlord insurance is an expense you won't regret

17/2/2021

Why landlord insurance is an expense you won't regret

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Your Depreciation Schedule

Your Depreciation Schedule

2/2/2021

What is a depreciation schedule, and why do you need it? Depreciation is often overlooked when it comes to the deductions you make each year at tax time. It's easy to do given depreciation is a non-cash deduction. On average, in the first financial year, investors can expect to claim around $9,000 in depreciation deductions. There are two types of depreciation — capital works and plant and equipment assets. In this article, we've outlined what you should keep in mind to ensure you maximise your deductions each financial year.

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What is rental yield

What is rental yield

14/1/2021

Before you buy an investment property, you'll likely calculate its yield. The yield on an investment property details the future income you can expect to make represented as a percentage on an annual basis. Not only does this help you determine if a property is suitable for your wealth-building goals, but it gives you a benchmark to compare against other investments where returns are typically measured as a percentage on an annual basis.

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The value of landlord insurance

The value of landlord insurance

1/1/2021

Property is a great form of investment that, in regular market conditions experienced in Sydney is able to largely pay for itself. However, the turbulence of the past few months driven by COVID-19 and its successive economic fallout has created some instability for landlords in rental yields and securing tenants. This, along with a varying range of variables and incidents that come up in the regular course of an investment property are times when the value of landlord insurance truly start to shine. At Den, we consider landlord insurance a core pillar of a well-managed property, and in this article we outline what kinds of scenarios landlord's insurance may cover.

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Capital Gains Tax 101

Capital Gains Tax 101

14/12/2020

In this blog we run down what is capital gains tax, and what it means for your property and finances.

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