As of July 1 2017, you can no longer claim the depreciation on fixtures and fittings for existing properties, however this tax deduction is still available when you buy a... read more →
Are you self-employed with more than 20 per cent equity in property? Would you pay $1,500 more tax to achieve $100,000 capital growth over 10 years? inSynergy’s Managing Director, Richard Sheppard... read more →
With smart use of equity, negative gearing, and research, big profits can be very safely achieved, writes Richard Sheppard. You’ve no doubt heard the terms ‘negative gearing’ and ‘equity’ being... read more →
Even if the controversial and unlikely changes to negative gearing rules are somehow adopted, property investors who target the right markets can withstand any fallout and make strong profits, writes... read more →
Getting better property valuations can help you make millions more from your investment. Property valuations can make or break an investment strategy – yet many people don’t understand the process... read more →
Smart use of maximised borrowing capacity and getting the right property valuations can significantly increase your profits while reducing costs and risk, explains Richard Sheppard. Successful investors treat debt as... read more →
Property is generally considered a low-risk investment, however the difference in returns and risk between one property investment strategy and another can be extraordinary, says Richard Sheppard. See Part One... read more →
There are five steps you need to follow to maximise your chances of safely building a high performance property portfolio. 1. Education Prioritise and make the time to educate yourself.... read more →
As we learned last month, a well-executed property renovation can significantly improve your return on investment. Richard Sheppard shares more of his top tips on renovating for increased property value... read more →
Land tax can double the cost of owning investment property, so it is always wise to know how to legally avoid it, says Property Investment Educator and Advisor Richard Sheppard.... read more →