Mass or local advertising?
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Whether you concentrate your advertising locally or go state wide or further will depend on the location of your property.
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Some proven facts
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Many of us believe that our next pay rise will be the solution to our financial woes, only to find that nothing really changes.
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The security of property
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Ask yourself, “Had you purchased a property 15 years ago in a good location, would you smiling today about its increased value?”
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Your tax burden increases
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
We are told the only two certainties in life are death and taxes.
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Property versus super & shares
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
It is good advice not to have all of your eggs in one basket, but it's also important to compare and understand your options.
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Making the right choice
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
You may consider land to be low maintenance but, although there is no house to maintain, you miss out on rental income and there is absolutely no...
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Gearing
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When investors use the term “gearing” they are usually referring to their degree of borrowing against their overall equity and how much...
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Criteria of a good investment
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Firstly, it is very important to buy right! This may sound like common sense but unfortunately many people treat the purchase of an investment...
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Add or maintain value
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Once you have chosen and purchased your investment property it is important that you add value by maintaining or improving the property.
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Professional property management perth
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The temptation may exist to manage your own properties but, when you consider the traps, you will usually find it easier and possibly, less...
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The five rules
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
As we stated previously, regardless of the state of the economy, people always need a roof over their head but even in good economic times many...
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Avoiding the traps
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Like anything we do in life, property investment does have its share of pitfalls. Let's now have a look at some of these and how we can avoid...
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Capital gains tax
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
It is probably one of this countries most misunderstood taxes.
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What can you claim?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Interest paid on the mortgage is usually your biggest tax claim however there are many other items that can be offset against your income tax...
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Buying without cash input
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Using the equity you have in your current home, you may be in position to invest in one or more rental properties with no initial financial input.
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Borrowing for property investment
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Even without the tax advantages of negative gearing, The fundamental basis for property investment still applies. That is - the less money you...
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Your loan options
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
To purchase your own property, you would most likely have used a principal and interest loan. A P&I loan allows you to pay extra amounts off the...
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Payg withholding variation
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Under the Taxation Act, investors who earn and pay tax under the PAYE system may be able to reduce their weekly/fortnightly or monthly tax...
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What you should plan for
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
A well planned and smooth running property investment portfolio should provide a situation where:
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The service to expect
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
To help you construct your successful wealth creation plan, your chosen agent should be able to offer you or give you access to the following...
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Hold for the long term
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The secret to long-term wealth using property is to start with the end in mind. In other words plan out your long-term financial goals taking into...
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What is conveyancing?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Conveyancing is the transfer of property ownership from one party to another. The exercise is not just a matter of filling out forms.
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Your settlement obligations
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When buying or selling you have rights and obligations in regards to:
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The torrens title system
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The Torrens Title System of ownership is one where, in principle, governments guarantee title and boundaries for your land.
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The offer & acceptance contract
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The Contract by Offer and Acceptance is a legal document that is used to negotiate the sale of the property. It also summarises any special...
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How long does it take to settle?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The normal period from sale to final settlement is around 6-8 weeks, but can be shorter or longer to fit in with the vendors' or...
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Signing mortgage documents
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Mortgage documentation is prepared for signing by the purchasers and your broker or bank should ensure that this procedure is completed by the...
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Mortgage discharge fees
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
These are payable to building society solicitors for the preparation of standard documentation to evidence the finalisation of your loan.
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Titles office fees
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Although the purchaser pays to register the Transfer of Land document you will be charged with the registration fees for any mortgage discharges,...
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Rates and taxes
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
If you have paid your Shire and Water rates up to June 30th in advance, then you will receive a proportional refund which is shown as a credit on...
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