Borrowing in a super fund to invest in property is one of the hottest investment strategies ever introduced in Australia. In this article Grant Abbott, Australia’s leading SMSF author and presented details his Top 8 SMSF borrowing strategies.
Read more : Strategies for borrowing with super

Are you thinking of buying commercial or industrial property? You need to understand the tax depreciation allowances that are available to you as a commercial property investor. There are some major differences from the allowances on residential property and it can mean substantial savings for you.
Read more : Depreciating Commecial Property

Property investors are missing out on thousands of dollars in legitimate tax deductions because they are not claiming the residual value write off on items before they renovate. This article explains what the residual value write off is and how investors can maximise their savings.
Read more : Renovating – Cash in on the residual value allowance

Are you are first home owner? This article provides information to first home owners who want to take advantage of the Australian Government’s first home owner’s grant but then plan to rent out the property after 12 months or more.
Read more : First Home Owners – How to have your cake and eat it too!

Buying property ‘off the plan’, has become a popular choice for Australian investors. Delayed settlement and increased tax savings can prove enticing. But there are risks. Here are some tips to help make ‘off the plan’ purchases work for you.

Read more : Buying Off the Plan

Dotted through the Queensland hinterland are little towns that are playing host to major new mining enterprises. They are small towns that have had sleepy livelihoods and haven’t shown up on the hot spot radar compared to their glamorous coastal neighbours.

Read more : Mining Towns Offer the next big returns on investment – Moranbah

One of the most common ‘stuff ups’ that property investors make is to take on too much bad debt. Too much bad debt stifles any opportunity to invest.
Read more : How Bad Debt Will Stop You Dead in Your Tracks

Mortgagee in possession sales are increasing. Interest rates have risen. Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown has a suggestion.
Read more : Claim tax depreciation Now

Whilst some of the details of the 2008 Federal Budget are still to be fleshed out it seems that the overall impact for investors will continue following the current trend. Growing demand for housing, short supply and increasing migration are all factors that will all put pressure on both rents and house prices.
Read more : The 2008 Budget Overview for Investors

The following is an extract from a report by Luke Hatigan for Jones Lang Lasalle on propoerty Derivitaves.
Over the past year or so, news has reached Australia about the exceptional growth seen in the UK’s property derivatives market – the world’s leading market. Property derivatives are becoming a topic of interest in Australia. However, details about the area and what they involve are still relatively scarce. This month’s Economic Insight hopes to provide a brief overview of the topic.
Read more : Property Derivatives