» Making Money https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider Latest property and investor news Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:43:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Preparation tips for investment property profits https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/preparation-tips-for-investment-property-profits/ https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/preparation-tips-for-investment-property-profits/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:41:07 +0000 http://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/?p=1391 Whether you’re new to property investment or you’ve been involved in this lucrative asset-building option for years, researching the latest tips about getting the most for your money can help you maximize your investment returns. Prepare for investment property ownership The Australian market is full of potential and property investing is popular right now. However, the fact that there is money to be made doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily ready to invest. Careful consideration must first be conducted to ensure you’re in a stable financial position now and into the future. Get your personal finances under control before you put money into an investment property. Paying down your debts is a must. You’re likely to be paying more in interest on your debts than you would be earning on an investment, so it just makes financial sense to get that taken care of first. Paying down debt also improves your credit score, and you’ll need to have a good score to borrow money for investing. The higher your credit score, the lower the interest rate will be on your loan. You’ll end up with a higher rate of return. Consider interest-only borrowing There are advantages to opting for interest-only loans when you’re investing in real estate. You’ll be able to borrow more, so you could invest in multiple properties. Most lenders allow you to pay down the principal as you please, so opting for interest-only loans doesn’t lock you into a high principal that never gets paid down. Increase property value The market dictates how much you can make on your investment to a point. You retain some control, so you have to be proactive about making your property worth more. Renovations offer the perfect opportunity to increase the value of a property. If you don’t have a lot of money left over to invest in renovations, consider keeping it simple. Even improving the outdoor area or a fresh coat of paint will boost property value. Get expert advice for the right investment from http://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/ This article was supplied courtesy of Mortgage Choice.

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]]> https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/preparation-tips-for-investment-property-profits/feed/ 2 Four tried and true ways property investors make their money https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/four-tried-and-true-ways-property-investors-make-their-money/ https://www.bmtqs.com.au/bmt-insider/four-tried-and-true-ways-property-investors-make-their-money/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:28:24 +0000 http://news.bmtqs.com.au/?p=418 Property investors often ask whether their strategies should be influenced by recent market conditions. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” So it’s also logical to say that investors who do their research and increase their knowledge about the property market will also see better results from the strategies they put into place. That being said, no matter what the external market conditions, there are always tried and true factors that a property investor should be aware of. Which leads us to the four ways property investors make their money, as mentioned in the latest article from Metropole Property Strategist, Michael Yardney. The four ways property investors make their money: Capital growth – the increase in value of their properties Rental returns – which provide cash flow Tax benefits – such as depreciation allowances and negative gearing, and Forced appreciation – this is where an investor ‘manufactures’ capital growth through renovations or development.   Whether you’re a first time investor, you already own an investment property, or you’re planning on buying your second or even tenth investment property, it’s important to consider all of the above factors. If you’re buying a new property, look at the historical growth of properties in the area, local employment drivers and the proximity of the property to local services and facilities. Also ask your Real Estate Agent for a rental appraisal of the property. Most importantly, ask a Quantity Surveyor to provide an estimate of what depreciation deductions will become available once you have purchased the property and it becomes income producing. If you already own an investment property, if you haven’t already done so request a tax depreciation schedule from a Quantity Surveyor so you can claim the maximum deductions available as part of your annual tax assessment. If you’re planning on renovating, also make sure to get a schedule before and after you complete the renovations so you can claim the remaining depreciable value of any removed assets as a write-off in the year the assets are removed.

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