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Property
Make your home your cash cow
Make the most of present tax and pension rules to make your home a cash cow.
The hidden costs of home loans
Borrowers should be wary of the inducements offered with home loans, advises Effie Zahos.
Think it through before investing in a holiday house
There's nothing stopping you from buying a holiday house if you can afford it. But will it be a good investment?
Should you time the sale of a property to minimise CGT?
Timing the sale of an investment property to minimise capital gains tax (CGT) is something all investors should aim to do.
What should be done to help first-home buyers?
The "bring back the grant" argument is the easiest, quickest and most familiar reaction first-home buyers have to help them get a home.
How to save on real estate fees
One avenue to save on real estate fees is to sign up with a commission rebate company that offers rebates on real estate agents' commissions.
Should you buy property off the plan?
Buying property off-the-plan has its advantages but it's not a licence to print money as some people may think. Here's what you need to know.
Lenders relax home loan criteria following GFC
Getting a home loan was harder after the global financial crisis as many lenders tightened the purse strings. Slowly lenders are relaxing their criteria.
How you can invest in commercial property
If we think about investing in real estate, most of us think residential, but Australia has a vast commercial property sector and the bulk is owned by investors.
Is investing in land worth it?
Investing in land can be worthwhile in the longer-term, but a big drawback is that it rarely provides any sort of income while you hold it.