Would you rent to a tenant with pets?
If you’re thinking of putting your Everton Park investment property on the rental market, you may have been asked whether or not you’ll accept tenants with pets. It’s not unusual when scrolling through available rental properties to find that many have a ‘no pets’ policy. As a landlord you are well within your rights to say that you do not want pets in your property, and we know there are various reasons people can’t have pets such as body corporate restrictions. But if there are no serious reasons to exclude pets, why would...
read moreTax advice for Everton Park real estate investors
So you have an investment property, and you’re starting to prepare for tax time? Make sure you read this first! Research has shown that 80% of investors are failing to take full advantage of the tax benefits available to them, and are subsequently missing out on getting the return they deserve. One of the most common deductions missed by investors is depreciation. Depreciation is often considered a ‘non cash’ expense, which means that claiming a property’s depreciation can make a significant difference to your cash flow. A...
read moreWatch ‘The Block: Sky High’ and Win!
Have you been watching The Block: Sky High? It seems that everyone has an opinion this year. It may be the personalities involved, the rift that has been created in the building between the lower levels and higher levels, or you may simply love or strongly dislike the design tastes of certain pairs. For those of you who managed to catch the big Sunday night room reveals, you may have been blown away, or perhaps left a little under whelmed. Maybe you loved Trixie and Johnno’s bird artwork, or Madi and Jarod’s whole wall curtain? Did...
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If you have an inactive bank account, including a trust account or long-term savings account, be warned not to let it sit idle any longer. Any accounts that have been untouched for the past 3 years will be transferred to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission [ASIC]. Unfortunately it seems that thousands of Australians will be affected by this new legislation. If affected, you will find that your money will disappear from your inactive account from the 31st of May if you haven’t made a transaction in the last 3 years. ...
read moreWhy spend on real estate marketing?
When selling your Everton Park home there are many decisions to make – when’s the best time to sell; do you commit to a new home before selling yours; how much do you list your property for; which agent do you choose; and so on. Often sellers will rely on the expert opinion of their agent to help decide some key factors, but one thing we find sellers often overlook is the importance of spending significant money on their property’s marketing strategy. Most sellers tend to believe that a basic marketing package of internet advertising,...
read moreWhat a time to invest in Everton Park!
With interest rates hitting record lows this month, down to just 2.75%, it’s no wonder buyers are out in force bringing Queensland real estate sales figures up significantly from the same time last year. We’ve reported several times recently about the advantages of buying in the present market conditions; however, we thought it might be worthwhile to share another poignant fact about the Everton Park real estate market. RP Data has released some very interesting figures. The median house price in Everton Park (as of February) is...
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