by Oasis Skeen | Aug 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Of course you want a high valuation for your property. But how can you get your valuer to give you the best appraisal? Here are five insider tips proven to impress your valuer and lift the value of your property. 1. Focus on good presentation First impressions count...
by Oasis Skeen | Aug 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
This weeks tip is “Speed is King” With the property market hot and competitive at the moment, it is essential that once you have “offer and acceptance” on a property that you proceed to exchange the contracts as soon as humanly possible. It is amazing how many other...
by Oasis Skeen | Aug 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Though some small-scale property development projects can deliver profits upwards of 20 per cent, choosing the right site can sometimes be a major challenge. Holding costs, which occur while you get plans approved and building quotes, can really add up. That means it...
by Oasis Skeen | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
A depreciation schedule removes the guess work when it comes to claiming depreciation on your investment property and can amount to enormous deductions you wouldn’t ordinarily claim. You pay a once only fee of around $700, which is 100% tax deductible. In return, an...
by Oasis Skeen | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Property owners regularly question why Strata levies are going up or money is being spent on their strata property? The answer is – to maintain the value of your property. I know we all begrudge paying levies however the thing that we hate most about owning or living...
by Oasis Skeen | Jul 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
I am sure many of you have read articles referring to the research paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The extensive study found the average homebuyer would be better off renting if house price growth slows below its long-term average. I think one key item that...