Property investment advice articles & tips

Wash, Rinse, Repeat: VanEck’s 2024 Q1 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. 2023 was a year of multiplicity. We’ve seemingly experienced central banks swinging, depending on your interpretation, back and forth between tightening to loosening all year. The peaks and depths of the US 10-year government bond yields swung between 5.02% (October 2023 high) and...

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The Basics: SMSF & Property

Let’s get down to basics! In this short 90-seconds video, Ben briefly explains why superannuation is so important in Australia and the connection between Self-Funded Superannuation Fund (SMSF) and Property. It's important to remember, though, that while the video shares helpful information, it's not telling you to invest in a SMSF. Everyone's...

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Unpacking 2023: Household Finances, Inflation, and Property Markets

Hello, Ben Kingsley here, and wow, it's been a mega year again. A very, very fast year that has been the year 2023. And as I reflect on that year, the real big theme to me has been the economy and also very much the cost of living. Everything's costing more and I wanted to bring that theme through in my Christmas message in terms of looking at...

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3 Crucial Tips Before Selling Your Property!

Are the increasing interest rates making you ponder selling your property? You're not alone! BUT Hold onto Your Property!Before you make that significant decision, take a look at this brief video to ensure you've thoroughly thought through these 3 essential must-dos! Should you be in search of experienced and qualified advisors, we're here t...

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Why Now is NOT The Time to Sell Your Property

We've been catching wind of investors offloading their properties lately. With the surge in interest rates, it's entirely understandable. However, are there alternative avenues for you? Watch this short video to discover the happenings during past crises and why holding on to your property might be a wise move to steer clear of potential f...

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A habit of Higher: VanEck’s 2023 Q4 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. For investors, it feels like an episode of The Twilight Zone. What is happening, does not reflect reality. It remains to be seen, but only after the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting with the market sell off, did it seem like normal transmission may have resum...

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Carry Forward Concessional Contributions

This is the last year to use unused carry-forward concessional contributions accrued in the 2018/19 financial year. With stage 3 tax cuts on the horizon, now is a great time to think about using carry-forward concessional contributions.  Background  Carry-forward concessional contributions (CCs) allow individuals to use unused CC c...

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Ben Kingsley on 7 News: Victoria Named Worst State to Invest

The city of Melbourne has been ranked as the second worst capital city in Australia for property investors, with one in four Melbourne landlords selling their rental homes in the past year, according to the annual Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) survey. This significant trend has raised concerns for tenants across the city. ...

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Navigating Landing: VanEck’s 2023 Q3 Summary

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. During the past quarter, the US government narrowly avoided defaulting on its debt. Like many of the previous 78 times Congress has acted to revise or extend the ceiling, this one came down to the wire. Many market participants thought this time would be different and that the comprom...

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UPDATE: Abolishment of the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO)

The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO) has been a pivotal component of the Australian taxation landscape for several years. It served as a financial relief mechanism for individuals falling within the low to middle-income brackets, encompassing anyone with a taxable income of up to $126,000. The primary objective of LMITO was to alleviate...

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Are you still Eligible? Tax Offset Changes to Low and Middle Income Earners

Please Note: This post was first published by the Australian Taxation Office. Click here to read the original post. Check eligibility for the low income tax offset or low and middle income tax offset in the 2019 to 2022 income years. On this page Eligibility for the tax offsets Low income tax offset (LITO) Low and middle income ta...

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Australian Housing Market Update July 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the challenges we're currently facing? We get it - interest rates, mortgage repayments, the fixed rate cliff, and the rising costs of living can be tough to handle. Not to mention the struggles with property building groups and the rental crisis. It's a lot to take in! But wait, before you get too caught up i...

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RBA Cash Rate July 2023: The Close Rate Call

Note: If you're a regular listener of Ben's RBA releases, you may have noticed that this update is relatively concise. We've mentioned on the podcast that Ben won’t be providing a detailed economic breakdown for this release due to personal reasons. However, rest assured that we will resume our regular programming for the August 2023 release. ...

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