Mortgagee in possession sales are increasing. Interest rates have risen. Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown has a suggestion. Read More...

Property investors received a boost this week with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement of significant expansions to the proposed National Rental Affordability Scheme. Read More...

Just as Australian homeowners reeled from last week's announcement of another rise in interest rates, it seems there may be even further hikes in the near future - so what can you do to reduce the impact? Read More...

We are in the middle of yet another Government intervention changing the Supply curve for residential real estate in our primary eastern seaboard markets. Read More...

Are you confused about the new Superannuation rules and how it affects you as a current or potential property investor? Read More...

Homeowners and investors in NSW received some unexpected good news this week when State Treasurer Michael Costa delivered cuts in land taxes and mortgage duty in the State budget. Read More...

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today’s budget announcements - land tax cuts and the acceleration of the abolition of mortgage duty and lease duty - as good news for property owners and investors in NSW. Read More...

The up-front fees and taxes faced by new home buyers are set to double in BrisbaneCity and other local councils. Council fees on a new block of land in Brisbane are set to jump to an average of $28,000. Read More...

Increases in Local Government taxes on new land development need to be capped by the State Government to arrest the slide in housing affordability. Read More...

Financial advisers argue that your house shouldn’t be included in the calculation of your net wealth because your house does not generate any return on the investment. In other words, your home provides security but not an income. You can’t eat your house. Read More...

New South Wales’ leading welfare body today responded to property industry proposals for tax cuts to stimulate the housing industry by calling on the major parties to adopt a targeted package of measures to improve housing affordability in NSW. Read More...

Homes with extra lots may present a real estate investing opportunity. They may provide a way to reduce the cost of a rental home you want to buy, or just a way to make a profit buying and selling. Of course, this can be tricky if you don't know the rules. Read More...

The weak NSW economy would receive a much needed $1.35 billion boost and an extra 8,000 construction jobs under an economic stimulus plan released today by the Property Council of Australia and its residential arm the Residential Development Council. Read More...

Released 8 November 2006 REINSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, today called on the NSW Government to abolish land tax on all residential investment and provide stamp duty relief to over 65s to counter some of the impact of today’s interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Read More...

Property owners when considering deductions for their rental property, often only think about the usual expenses such as: interest, repairs, insurance, council rates, and structural depreciation.

Often overlooked are expenses relating to purchase settlement adjustments, depreciation of strata common property and deductions for capital works. Read More...

You buy a property "subject to" an existing loan. You sell the property on an installment land contract or lease/option. What are the tax ramifications? Read More...

Property owners in Texas, a state with notoriously high property taxes, may be forced to budget a “big chunk” of their operating budgets each year for property taxes. You should always be looking for a way to increase the return on your investment, and reducing property tax expenses can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Read More...

Capital gains is the income that a person gets from the sale of an investment. These investments may take the form of a piece of real estate property like a house or a farm. It can also be a family business or even a work of art. The capital gain is basically defined as the difference between the money that is realized from the sale of an asset and the price that was paid for it. Read More...

An ideal lawyer will not just have a string of impressive credentials or gold lettering on his door. He or she will be caring, concerned, and devoted to their work. You need to think carefully before laying your trust in a lawyer after all in some cases your life, future, money or property will be in his hands. Read More...

Your required business tax issues can be complicated and overwhelming. The first thing you must do is consult your tax professional for all tax questions. Read More...