REAL ESTATE REPORT

New solar credits program
12 August 2010 – Solar Shop Australia, founder, Adrian Ferrareto explains the new program, feed-in tariffs, installation options and the much better performance and look of panels today.

Real Estate Report - 16/08/10
This week we start a series looking at the most affordable suburbs less than 10 km from mainland capitals, starting with Sydney & Melbourne. We hear from the Solar Shop Australia, founder, Adrian Ferraretto, about the new solar credits scheme. And in our tax tip we look at what can be claimed in legal expenses on rental property.

Real Estate Report - 09/08/10
This week we go to WA as we conclude our look at suburbs that are home to a University. We hear from the HIA about the federal government's funding for regional city infrastructure plan. And in our tax tip we look at what's required to make the standard end of month owner or tenant statement acceptable as an ABN tax invoice.

Real Estate Report - 02/08/10
This week we go to Melbourne as we continue our look at suburbs that are home to a University. We hear from property data and analytics provider, RP Data about house prices for June. And in our tax tip, we look at the GST adjustments on property, how they occur and your obligations.

Real Estate Report - 26/07/10
This week we continue a series looking at suburbs that are home to a University and of interest to property investors. This week’s focus is Hobart. Independent Property Inspections, founder, Leon Cupit, talks about home sustainability assessments. And in our tax tip we look at the tax treatment of subdividing a block of land.

Real Estate Report - 19/07/10
This week we continue a series looking at suburbs that are home to a University and of interest to property investors. This week’s focus is Adelaide. NAB, Chief Economist, Rob Henderson talks to us about interest rates. And in our tax tip we look at claiming a capital gains tax exemption on both properties where you are selling your home and buying another property to live in before your home sells.

Real Estate Report - 12/07/10
This week we continue a series looking at suburbs that are home to a University and of interest to property investors. This week’s focus is Brisbane. NAB, Chief Economist, Rob Henderson gives us the bank’s outlook for house prices. And in our tax tip we look at claiming repairs on your investment property.

Real Estate Report - 05/07/10
This week we continue a series looking at suburbs that are home to a University and of interest to property investors. This week’s focus is Sydney. In our interview we speak with Jo Brown from United Property Partners about the Government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme. And in our tax tip we look at turning your home into an investment property.

Home sustainability assessments
30 June 2010 – Independent Property Inspections, Founder, Leon Cupit explains what they are why they are becoming mandatory when a selling home.

Investing in Property under the National Rental Affordability Scheme
29 June 2010 - Jo Brown from United Property Partners talks about tax incentives for investing in property under the scheme.