investment property

My husband and I are nearly 50 and were recently stood down from our jobs. We have income from two rental properties ($3200 a month) and have $200,000 in savings. My super is about $100,000 and my husband's is about $50,000. Should we withdraw $20,000 ... More

Investment property owners make three costly mistakes when it comes to maximising their tax refund. Property investors can claim sizable tax deductions for the natural wear and tear that occurs to a building and its fixtures and fittings over time. ... More

I have owned a rental property since 1998. I bought land and built on it straight away. It has been rented mostly since, but I have lived in it at different times for short periods. I have lived in the property for the past 12 months and now thinking ... More

Dear Paul, I am a single income earner, aged 36, and am on $120,000pa with some perks such as a company house and matched share options in the mining industry. I am currently on the highest level of share purchase at $570 a month and salary sacrifice ... More

Spending more time at home has given many of us the opportunity to change and refresh our homes or to fix any faults, and this includes taking on interior design projects. Interior design can range from a deep clean, a decluttering and a lick of paint ... More

Hi Paul. I borrowed $296,000 two years ago to buy my own home. After lots of extra repayments I have $111,000 remaining at an interest rate of 2.88% with $540 fortnightly repayments. Ignoring offset, this would effectively be repaid in nine years. I ... More

The property market is still ticking over, but there are extra challenges for buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants. Here, experts answer nine questions about buying, selling and investing in property during the coronavirus pandemic. 1. What can ... More

I'm single, 26, and living at home with my folks (bless them). I've been home for a year and a bit now, after travelling and having a good time. I have a full-time job earning roughly $70,000pa. I put $300 a week into my superannuation (with Sunsuper). ... More

Paul, our son is a missionary in Kenya. He and the bank have had an Australian home together for about 17 years - he lived in the home for 11 to 12 years. He is now back in Australia and has complied with tax rules while in Kenya. However, if he ever ... More

Hi Paul. I work as a nurse at a hospital on Sydney's upper north shore. My husband and I have two young kids and we are living in a rental unit near the hospital. We are looking to buy a house. However, if we bought a house we wouldn't have ... More