Category Archives: Port Douglas
Act now for a capital works claim – time is almost up.
On July 18, 1985, the Australian Taxation Office introduced legislation which allowed property investors to claim capital works allowance (Division 43) – commonly known as building write-off – on residential properties. Essentially, this write-off allows residential property investors to claim … Continue reading
10 Highly Dangerous “Tips” Investors Get
1. Invest in the US If the property market is so good there, why aren’t the locals snapping properties up? Expect more volatility to come. Those spruiking these properties are on handsome commissions and a lack of good research … Continue reading
Smaller cities most liveable for families
A GREAT deal is made of Melbourne’s much-vaunted ‘’liveability’’ and Sydney’s glam harbourside lifestyle. But for families who grow weary of the rat race, it seems the sedate Tasmanian city of Launceston is the country’s most family-friendly place. New … Continue reading
Properties Banks Don’t Like
Company title- Instead of a strata title, an apartment might be on a company title, which means a company owns the block and each apartment is considered a share. Investing in a company title property means you become … Continue reading
Tips For Creating A Guest Room/Home Office
Having a home office and guest room are luxuries many of us can hardly afford in smaller homes or apartments. It almost makes perfect sense for an infrequently used guest room to work double duty as a home office. But … Continue reading
Annual Change In Captial City Dwelling Values
Capital city home values have fallen by -0.4% throughout 2012 • Across the capital cities, property values have fallen by -0.4% over the 2012 calendar year, following a -3.8% fall in values in 2011. • Melbourne has been the weakest … Continue reading
15 OF THE BEST DIY TIPS
Try these DIY tips to make home renovation and decoration easier. 1. Don’t waste water by washing paintbrushes and rollers in between coats. Instead, wrap tightly in plastic cling film and they will stay moist – even overnight. … Continue reading
De-amalgamation Q & A Luncheon
INVITATION TO ATTEND A LUNCH TIME MEETING CONCERNING DE-AMALGAMATION To assist fellow citizens in our community to understand the issues, the costs and the benefits I have organized a meeting/forum for people to attend, ask questions and contribute. DATE: 12 … Continue reading
