investment property

My husband and I are retired and still have two adult children at home. We have $550,000 in self-managed super, which is just sitting in our Commonwealth Bank account, on which we received a return of $23.37 for January 2021. We also have $235,000 in ... More

Of the various items of expenditure that you might incur in running a rental property, probably the most significant is the amount you pay on your mortgage. The interest element of your mortgage repayment is deductible for tax purposes. In addition ... More

The year 2020 was one like never before for financial markets. The onset of COVID-19 ushered in a period of record volatility, the effects of which will continue to be felt well into the future. While the world has celebrated the end of 2020 and the ... More

Dear Paul, We are currently residents overseas with my husband working as an expat while I am a housewife (no kids). We have two properties: an old elevated, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Nightcliff, Darwin, and an old (but in good condition) ... More

The Australian property market is currently a popular investment option among many investors. Are you looking to invest in property directly or invest via a professionally managed mortgage fund? Here are some clear trends shaping the market that could ... More

Australia is on the cusp of a national real estate boom - the first since the start of this century. In many parts of the nation, the strong up-cycle is already happening. Looking to buy in 2021? Here are the top locations in your state. New South Wales ... More

The NSW government's plan to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broad-based land tax is a bid to remove one of the major hurdles people face if they want to move homes. Under the proposed changes, announced as a part of the state budget, home buyers ... More

Dear Paul, I'm retired, aged 66, and a self-funded retiree. I live with my partner, who owns the home we live in. We are financially independent of each other. I bought a residential investment property 10 years ago and have 20 years left to repay the ... More

Dear Paul, I am a self-funded retiree and 61. I have a mortgage on one of my properties ($380,000) and about $60,000 in a super fund (been contributing $5000 a year for the last seven years). Should I withdraw all funds in super and put it in the mortgage? ... More

Almost one in two Aussies say that property is their first choice when it comes to investing but many feel overwhelmed by the number of steps required to purchase a property. Once you have saved up your deposit, here is a step-by-step guide to have ... More