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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2009 - Merry Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS From all the staff here at John Pye Real Estate we would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! All staff here believe...
Real Estate Information Seminar - 18 November 2009
Listen to a panel of experts: MARKET VALUES - Prices are increasing, FREE sales data for your suburb or street
HOME INSULATION - Australian Government Federal Rebate
HOME INSULATION PROGRAM The Energy Efficient Homes Package aims to install ceiling insulation in Australian homes making them more energy efficient; to boost the economy and to cr...
HOT WATER SYSTEMS - Australian Government Federal Rebate
HOT WATER SYSTEM REBATE Why is the Government offering rebates for some hot water systems Water heating via a standard electric hot water heater is the largest si...
NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2009 - Great Time to Buy a Coastal Bargain
GREAT TIME You have no doubt heard the old adage that it makes sense to buy the cheapest house in the best street. A recent stay at Blacksmiths just north of Swansea in the P...
NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2009 - Rising Interest Rates
RISING INTEREST RATES With no changes to official interest rates for the fifth consecutive month, and confirmation by Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor, Glenn Stevens that ...
NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2009 - Inheriting the Tenant
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - INHERITING THE TENANT Thinking of buying another investment property? If so, what are the pros and cons of buying the property and inheriting the Tenant ...
NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2009 - Prices are on the Move
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - PRICES ARE ON THE MOVE In spite of the predictions of some so called Real Estate experts (e.g. Steve Keen & Neil Jenman) property prices have definitely incre...
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2009 - The difference between Accidental Damage & Wear & Tear
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE V'S WEAR & TEAR Some landlords have unrealistic expectations that their property will remain in exactly the same condition at the end of the lease as when tena...
NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009 - Ensure your Home & Family are Prepared for an Emergency
ENSURE YOUR HOME AND FAMILY ARE PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY In light of the devastating loss of life and homes and heartbreak experienced by Victorians in the recent fires and als...
NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2009 - Renovate your Rental and Reap the Rewards
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Figures RESIDEX released recently indicate that Sydney was outperformed by all Australian capital cities last year in terms of the median sale value of prop...
NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2009 - How to Protect Yourself As an Investor.
INVESTORS PLAY IT SAFE How does a residential property investor plan for the ‘worst-case-scenario’ of being forced to sell an investment property quickly due to unforseen pe...
NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2008 - How to Choose an Investment Property
CHOOSING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY Choosing an investment property is a completely different prospect to choosing a home. A home is an emotional purchase based on any number of ind...
WHAT IS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE?
When we say 'repairs', we mean work to make good or remedy defects in, damage to or deterioration of the property, for example: Replacing part of the guttering or windows d...
PROPERTY REMAINS A SOLID INVESTMENT BUT BE AWARE THERE WON'T ALWAYS BE LOW INTEREST RATES AND RISING RENTS
A virtuous combo of low interest rates and a tight rental market is sparking renewed interest in residential property among investors. Interest rates have now fallen to such low levels that...
RENTAL PROPERTIES- CLAIMING CAPITAL WORKS DEDUCTIONS
The types of capital work deductions you can claim and what you need in order to claim them. What are capital works deductions? Capital works deductions are the following expenses y...
TAX STRATEGIES TO BENEFIT BORROWERS
Mortgage holders can still save money before the end of the financial year by implementing tax strategies. One of the best ways to get ahead is to legitimately maximise your eligible tax ...