REAL ESTATE REPORT

Real Estate Report - 18/10/10
In our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods' we focus on two suburbs in Darwin. We speak with CommSec, Economist, Savanth Sebastian about the latest housing finance data. And in our tax tip we look at co-ownership of rental property.

Real Estate Report - 11/10/10
In our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods' we focus on two suburbs in Hobart. First National, CEO, Ray Ellis takes a look at how the spring selling season is shaping up, and in our tax tip we look at negative gearing.

First National - Spring selling season and rates decision
07 Oct 2010 – First National Real Estate, CEO, Ray Ellis, talks to us about how the Spring selling season is shaping up, a look at what to expect for the capital cities and regional centres, and his response to the RBA’s latest rates decision.

Real Estate Report - 04/10/10
In the next installment of our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods' we focus on two suburbs in Perth. REIA, President, David Airey looks at the notion that Australia is experiencing a housing bubble, and in our tax tip we look at prepaying interest.

Real Estate Report - 27/09/10
This week Adelaide is the focus of our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest ‘hold periods’. And in our tax tip we look at varying your withholding tax amount on income to boost your cashflow during the year.

Real Estate Report - 20/09/10
Brisbane is the focus this week of our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods'. We speak with Adam Beck from the Green Building Council of Australia about the council's Green Star Communities Project. And in our tax tip we look at whether you need to register for GST when dealing in property.

Real Estate Report - 13/09/10
This week we continue our series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods', focusing on Melbourne. We hear from Mortgage Choice, CEO, Michael Russell about tackling the issue of housing undersupply and affordability in Australia. And in our tax tip we look at the tax treatment of transferring real estate to family or friends.

Real Estate Report - 06/09/10
This week we begin a new series looking at capital city suburbs with the longest 'hold periods', starting with Sydney. We hear from Mortgage Choice, CEO, Michael Russell about housing undersupply and affordability in Australia. And in our tax tip we look at deceased estates and joint tenancy for CGT purposes.

Real Estate Report - 30/08/10
This week we conclude our series looking at the most affordable suburb within 10 kms of mainland CBDs, going to Brisbane. We hear from Property Secrets, MD, Paul Giezekamp about the essential ingredients in making money from property. And in our tax tip we look at capital works deductions, what you can claim and what you need to know to work out your claim.

Real Estate Report - 23/08/10
This week we continue looking at the most affordable suburbs within 10 kms of mainland CBDs, going to Adelaide and Perth. We hear from Solar Shop Australia, founder, Adrian Ferraretto, about solar power rebates for people living off the power grid and the size of system required when there is no grid to access when the sun doesn’t shine. And in our tax tip we look at the ATO definition of borrowing expenses and what is claimable under this category.