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5 Tips to Puppy Proof your Home
Moving into a new home is an emotional time. After being squashed into a place that was ‘just what you can afford’ for so long, now you have space and permission to do what you like and really make it your own. Once things are unpacked, the pictures hung and your new neighbourhood explored, it’s not uncommon to start to feel like something is missing. Maybe it doesn’t feel quite as much like ‘home’ as you were expecting, or maybe you are ready to take the next step and care for someone else now. A new baby may be too much of a commitment, but a pet can be ‘just…
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Time to carry out Winter Property Maintenance
When the winter months come around, it’s often tempting to hibernate and wait for the temperature to start rising again. However, there are plenty of maintenance tasks you can be getting on with to keep your home in top condition and less likely to suffer any problems. Clear your guttering One area of the home that often gets neglected is the guttering. While it might not be the most attractive of tasks, clearing it of leaves and debris is essential. Your guttering is, after all, what takes water away from your home, so it’s highly important that it’s in full working order all year round. Have air conditioning units serviced…
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EOFY: Big Ticket Items You Should be Claiming on Your Investment Property
Tax time is nearly here again. If you own a property as an investor, you might already be thinking about preparing for the end of the financial year. The good news is there are many ways to reduce annual amounts, and deductions can sometimes be the difference between your investment having a positive or negative cash flow. Here’s a list of the key deductions you should be considering, or at the very least asking your accountant about. Rental advertising: Regardless of whether you’re finding a first tenant or re-letting, the costs associated with online advertising, print media, flyers and brochures, or a sign can be claimed against property income in the…
