I am sure you are aware of the great real estate investment paradox- in order not to under-research investors tend to over-research before buying properties. This can be referred to as the analysis-paralysis mode. Google has made it possible for us to go to extreme distances when it comes to research. When we start physical follow-up of all that appears on Google, the job becomes herculean. Does the principle yield results?
Archives for June 2014
Archives
Investors Missing Out on Important Claims
In an article for the website Street News, Bradley Beer lends focus on how investors are missing out on claiming a couple of important depreciation deductions. Capital works deduction and plant and equipment depreciation are still being given a miss by investors, claims Beer.
Of the 2.5 million property investors, only 40% claimed ‘capital works’ and 67% claimed ‘plant and equipment’ in 2011-12. Depreciation claims of $3,168 made by residential investors is also significantly below expected standards.
Beer also sheds light on a trend which asserts that investors posting self-claims or using self judgments are more liable to underclaim.
you can read the original article here.
Multiplier Effect Explained Through Sydney’s Growth
Pete Wargent provides a short report on Sydney and delves into the Multiplier Effect in an interesting article for the website Property Update. According to Wargent, NSW will piggyback on Sydney’s powerful drive towards becoming the hub of Asia Pacific.
Real Estate Decisions Impacted by Psychology
An article on the website Smart Property Investment talks about the positive and negative biases investors have; those which do not let them apply their rationale before making investing decisions.
Off-the-plan Segment To Remain Strong
Sydney’s high-density off-the-plan segment has given critics something to throw themselves at but any predictions about a looming crisis may be premature. A piece on BIS Shrapnel’s website confirms that the high density market is likely to remain as strong in the coming couple of years. A lot of this can be put down to high rental yields, low vacancy rates and interest rates apart from anticipation of capital gains.
Role Of a Valuer General
The government requires evaluation of specialists for its lands. Transparent and fair assessment of land values is being provided by the Valuer General. While the names and designations may vary based on the states and territories, the job remains more or less the same.
