Property Investment Q&A

• Your Legal Questions Answered

  Despina Priala reveals whether or not forgetful landlords should be worried about going to court. read more

• Queensland’s new real estate law: What it means for you

  Queensland’s new real estate law came into effect on 1 December 2014, and with it some significant changes. Despina Priala explains what they are, and what they mean to you as property investors. read more

• Tax Q&A: Can you claim pre-purchase expenses?

  To claim or not to claim? What to do with pre-purchase expenses. read more

• Reno Q&A: Your renovation questions answered

  We asked TV renovator Cherie Barber to tackle reader questions on how to plan a successful reno and whether to go flat-pack or custom kitchen. read more

• ​Tax Q&A: CGT issues and subdividing to occupy

  Our tax expert answers your questions about capital gains tax issues when selling your own home and subdividing to occupy. read more

• ​Reno Q&A: Timing your reno, and when you need DA approval

  Reno expert Cherie Barber tackles these reader questions on timing your reno, and when you need DA approval read more

• ​Legal Q&A: Can you keep a deposit if your buyer does not settle on a contract?

  Despina Priala explains whether or not a seller can keep a deposit if the buyer does not settle on a contract read more

• Tax Q&A: Lodging Tax Returns when Working Overseas and more

  This month Angelo Panagopoulos answers questions about lodging tax returns when working overseas and tax on redeveloping an existing property. read more

• ​Ask the Experts: Claiming Tax on Renovations & Finding The Right Deal

  Two industry experts advise on how renovation costs are treated as tax deductible, and on how to find the best deals read more