REAL ESTATE REPORT

Real Estate Report - 28/06/10
This week we start a new series looking at suburbs that are home to a University and may be of interest to property investors. This week’s focus is Canberra. 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 claiming expenses whilst building or renovating your investment property.

Real Estate Report - 21/06/10
This week we finish our series looking at capital city unit markets with 50 or more listings, and a median price between $350k and $450k. This week’s focus is Perth. In our interview we speak with Leon Cupit from Independent Property Inspections about depreciation schedules and how having one done ensures you can claim all allowable items.

An alternative to Sydney housing affordability problems
18 June 2010 – Waratah Community Land Trust member Mark Swivel explains the Land Trust model , its success in the US and plans to purchase land before the end of the year in the Sydney basin.

Real Estate Report - 14/06/10
This week we continue our series looking at capital city unit markets with 50 or more listings, and a median price between $350k and $450k. This week’s focus is Adelaide. In our tax tip we look at buying vacant land with the intention of building a house as a principal place of residence.

Depreciation schedules for investment property
11 June 2010 – Independent Property Inspections, Founder, Leon Cupit talks about the importance getting a depreciation schedule to ensure you claim all allowable deductions on investment property.

Real Estate Report - 07/06/10
This week we continue our series looking at capital city unit markets with 50 or more listings, and a median price between $350k and $450k. This week’s focus is Melbourne. In our interview we speak with Mark Swivel from the Waratah Community Land Trust Association about buying a property just not the land it sits on, and in our tax tip we look at leasing out rooms in your principle place of residence.

Real Estate Report - 31/05/10
This week we continue a new series looking at capital city unit markets with 50 or more listings, and a median price between $350k and $450k. In our interview we speak with REIQ, MD, Dan Molloy about what needs to be done to boost first home buyer numbers in QLD, and in our tax tip we look at turning your home into an investment property.

Real Estate Report - 24/05/10
This week we start a new series looking at capital city unit markets with 50 or more listings, and a median price between $350k and $450k. In our interview we speak with REIQ, MD, Dan Molloy about a significant drop in first home buyer numbers in QLD, and in our tax tip we look at claiming costs while building or renovating an investment property.

Real Estate Report - 17/05/10
This week we look at house and unit markets in Western Australia with the lowest days on market. In our interview we speak with NSW Housing MP, David Borger, about encouraging sustainability, and in our tax tip we look at claiming the cost of fixtures and fittings you add to your property.

Real Estate Report - 10/05/10
This week we look at house and unit markets in Victoria with the lowest days on market. In our interview we speak with NSW Housing MP, David Borger, about environmentally sustainable living, and in our tax tip we look at the idea of pre-paying interest on a rental property.