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Margaret Lomas Property Investor Podcasts — 299 episodes
Investor Questions: Is it possible to get building certification for lower levels in flood areas or does the council never allow it?
Investor Questions: Is stamp duty payable on land given from parent to child, and what is the best way to do the transfer?
Investor Questions: What are the charges or taxes that have to be paid before the land is okay to build a duplex?
Investor Questions: Can I move out from my own unit and rent a bigger place to live and claim my unit as an investment unit?
Investor Questions: Is capital gains tax applicable on an elderly parents home after they have moved to a nursing home?
Investor Questions: Tax deductions on building inspections?
Investment Journeys: Margaret
Investor Questions: Eliminate land tax after the purchase of our new home while living overseas?
Lisa and Shane
Investor Questions: Is there limited time to build a home before capital gains tax is applicable?
Investment Journeys: Lisa and Daniel
Property Investing Gems
Investor Questions: Capital gains tax on a home 10 years after moving out?
Investment Journeys: Laura and Yonas
Men do it alone, women do it with others
Investor Questions: Should first home buyers move interstate to chase cheaper prices?
Investment Journeys: Anna and Beau
Data Syncing
Investor Questions: Can we sign a contract with 100% of the purchase value subject to finance?
Investment Journeys: Chelle
What to do with a lemon?
Investor Questions: It seems the price point for a townhouse is cheaper but the rent is similar?
Investment Journeys: Rob
Borderless Investing
Investor Questions: Using offset account for some renovations and the rest on further properties?
Investment Journeys: Kathleen
Land Tax
Investor Questions: Is there a sunset clause on capital gains tax?
Investment Journeys: Sharon
Essential Loan Features
Investor Questions: Thoughts on debt and investing?
Investment Journeys: Sarah and Geoff
Your attitude to Money
Investor Questions: At which point in purchasing a property should insurance be taken out?
Investment Journeys: Isabella
Your attitude to Success
Investor Questions: Negative gearing on loan on family home while living in an investment property?
Investment Journeys: Karley
What's in the offer document
Investor Questions: How hard should we negotiate with a property manager?
Investment Journeys: Ciaran and Vanessa
The Importance of Hotspotting
Investor Questions: Is there a way to minimise the cost of owning land for 10 to 15 years?
Investment Journeys: Stuart
Disruption
Investor Questions: Could return on an airport car space be better than a residential property?
Investment Journeys: Jacob
Wealth Creation websites
Investor Questions: Decks are no longer meeting current building standards?
Investment Journeys: Selena
Negotiation and Attitude
Investor Questions: Thoughts on Muswellbrook property underperforming?
Investment Journeys: Alexandra
The Procrastinator
Investor Questions: Do any of Margaret's books give information for first home buyers?
Investment Journeys: Felicity
Renting out your home
Investor Questions: How do the 20 Must Ask Questions apply to Kallangur, QLD?
Investment Journeys: James
Making a negative cash flow property positive
Investor Questions: Is it the right time to invest in Eastwood NSW?
Investment Journeys: Phillip
Testamentary Trusts
Investor Questions: Capital gains on a property owned for less than a year?
Investment Journeys: Nicole
Vendor Financing
Investor Questions: How do I find the right quantity surveyor?
Investment Journeys: Trudi and Dan
Hybrid Discretionary Trusts
Investor Questions: Renting out a home but having to get insurance for the building, contents and landlord but is it necessary to have one for the tenants?
Expert Interviews: Tim O'Dwyer about changing ownership of the property between spouses.
Using a Family Trust
Investor Questions: Purchasing property at Ropes crossing with 2 different contracts each with pro's and con's?
Expert Interviews: Tim O'Dwyer about getting out of contracts - Part Two.
Using a company structure to buy property
Investor Questions: Purchasing an investment property to provide an income for retirement?
Expert Interviews: Simon Pressley about infrastructure projects.
Trend Analysis
Investor Questions: Should I buy property which is valued higher than the new houses?
Expert Interviews: Brad Beer about granny flat growth.
Council financial health and leadership
Investor Questions: Investment offset against a personal loan and not the investment loan?
Expert Interviews: Julia Hartman – Triple dipping the main residence.
Growth in Overseas Visitors
Investor Questions: Timeframe for us to live in a property to be exempt from capital gains tax?
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Is there really an under supply in Australia?
Industrial and Commercial property markets
Investor Questions: Should I hang in there, or take the loss now and sell?
Expert Interviews: Tim O'Dwyer – Getting out of contracts - Part One
Jobs Growth
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos – Ten stages of successful property development
Property and Employment
Investor Questions: Should I supply a copy of my depreciation schedule to the real estate agent?
Expert Interviews: Michael Teys – Strata Redevelopments
Property Economics
Investor Questions: Can foreign investors buy property in Australia?
Expert Interviews: Ben Kingsley – Regulation update
Market Value
Investor Questions: How do I start sub-dividing?
Expert Interviews: Simon Pressley – Positive Gearing
Be careful who you buy property from
Investor Questions: Advice prior to buying a property in Broken Hill?
Expert Interviews: Brad Beer – Split Ownership
Buying Barriers
Investor Questions: Should I live in a granny flat and rent out the main dwelling?
Expert Interviews: Julia Hartman – Cutting off your back yard and other small developments
Niche Market - Student Accommodation
Investor Questions: Is investing in the Gold Coast a good move?
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos - Fractional Investing
Niche Market - Seniors Accommodation
Investor Questions: How do I start the process of subdividing?
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Making money after a boom
Niche Market - Holiday Property
Investor Questions: What has happened to unit rentals in Sydney over the past two years?
Expert Interviews: Michael Teys - Property by-laws and power abuse
Commercial Property
Investor Questions: Subdivide into two lots or build two houses without subdividing?
Rural Property
Investor Questions: Off the plan or existing property?
Expert Interviews: Ben Kingsley – Big Data
Expert Interviews: Julia Hartman – Air BNB
Vacant Land
Investor Questions: Is Mascot a good suburb to invest in?
Expert Interviews: Simon Pressley - How the Asian Century shapes Australian Property
Residential Property
Investor Questions: Is North Wollongong a good suburb to buy in?
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos - Gentrification
Extrinsic Growth Drivers
Investor Questions: Would you advise buying or selling in Sydney's North Shore?
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Digital Disruption in Real Estate
Intrinsic Growth Drivers
Investor Questions: How do I know the right time to start developing a property?
Expert Interviews: Michael Teys - Dealing with Insolvent Developers
Leasebacks
Investor Questions: Principal place of residence in both Singapore and Australia?
Management Agreements and Rights
Expert Interviews: Kevin Turner - Most popular strategies used by investors
Tenants Rights and Responsibilities 02
Investor Questions: What are the capital gains tax implications of depreciation?
Tenants Rights and Responsibilities 01
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos - House or unit for investment?
Landlord Responsibility 02
Investor Questions: When is the best time to sell in Sydney?
Landlord Responsibility 01
Expert Interviews: Brad Beer - Is claiming depreciation worth it?
Collecting Rent and Breaking a Lease
Investor Questions: Pros and cons of converting residential into commercial property?
Property Management
Expert Interviews: Lisa Montgomery - Questions to ask your lender
Landlords Insurance
Investor Questions: Should we draw from a mortgage to purchase a second property?
Buying Structures - Tenants in Common
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos - Should you be a developer?
Buying Structures - Sole Tenants
Investor Questions: Should I invest in a new property or pay off my home?
Buying Structures - Sole Tenants
Expert Interviews: Kevin Turner - Greatest mistakes I've seen
Ditching a Dud
Investor Questions: How much to spend on a property for the best returns?
Five Golden Rules of Buying Property
Expert Interviews: Brad Beer - Little known depreciation strategies
Leader or Follower
Investor Questions: What insurances do you need to rent out a property?
The Media
Expert Interviews: Lisa Montgomery - Things to be careful of when borrowing
Knowing the Area
Investor Questions: Tax deductibility of break costs on an investment loan?
Market Timing
Expert Interviews: Curtis Field - Buying apartments, benefits and traps
Syndicates and Trusts
Investor Questions: Capital gains tax on personal residence?
Power of Leverage
Expert Interviews: Tony Hayek - Advantages of geographical diversity
The Power of Your Capital
Investor Questions: How much equity is required to have a $75,000 yearly income?
The Power of Income
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Buying strategies for profit and growth
One or Three
Investor Questions: Should I purchase property with a sibling?
Pick and Flick
Expert Interviews: Ben Kingsley - Choosing the right professional for property investment advice?
Longer Term Holds
Investor Questions: Living in property before renting?
Short Term Buying
Expert Interviews: Paul Rickard - Super fund borrowing tricks and trap
Property Nightmares 01
Investor Questions: Using debt to pay off a new house?
Property Nightmares 01
Expert Interviews: Curtis Field - Buying off-the-plan, expectations during building
Property Nightmares 01
Investor Questions: Capital gains tax on property?
Value Investing
Expert Interviews: Tony Hayek - The importance of research
Avoiding The Sharks
Investor Questions: Are houses or apartments a better investment?
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Finding value in today's market
Cash Flow Affordablity
Investor Questions: Should I buy in Bondi or Moranbah?
Risk 02
Expert Interviews: Ben Kingsley - Why choosing an investment property just for tax benefits is dumb
Risk 01
Investor Questions: Renting house and granny flat separately in QLD?
Using Price to Choose Property
Expert Interviews: Paul Rickard - What is an SMSF and who should set one up?
Tax Deductions And Property
Investor Questions: Differences to be aware of buying unit as opposed to house?
SMSF and Property
20 Must Ask Questions: Are You Being Commercial In Your Approach?
Expert Interviews: Rob Balanda - Clauses and changing markets
Buying Niche Market Property
20 Must Ask Questions: What Are The Title Arrangements?
Investor Questions: Apartment in resort in The Whitsundays?
The Dodgy Deal
20 Must Ask Questions: Is The Property Tennant Friendly?
Expert Interviews: Rich Harvey - Value adding buying strategies
Investor Questions: Renting my own holiday rental property?
Single Industry Towns
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Age Of The Property?
Expert Interviews: Lisa Montgomery - Getting the right loan and making sure your application is successful the first time
Investor Questions: Investing in hotel room with secured income?
RentVesting
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Current Property Management Arrangement?
Expert Interviews: Damian Collins - Investing in WA, cash flow and capital growth
Investor Questions: Allowable depreciation on recently completed property?
Boom Buying
20 Must Ask Questions: Is There A Rental Guarantee Or Other Scheme Of Arrangement?
Expert Interviews: Paul Rickard - The benefits and drawbacks of running your own fund
Investor Questions: Tax deductability of break cost on fixed interest loan?
Boom Buying
20 Must Ask Questions: Who Was Or Is The Builder Or Developer?
Expert Interviews: Ian Rodrigues - Income tax withholding variations
Investor Questions: What insurance policies do I need on an investment property?
The Original Property Lesson
20 Must Ask Questions: Is The Property At Market Value?
Expert Interviews: Julia Hartman - Self managed super funds
Investor Questions: How to get depreciation schedule and land value?
Staying Motivated
20 Must Ask Questions: What Financing Arrangements Apply To This Property?
Expert Interviews: Brian Haratsis - What's driving economic change in Australia
Investor Questions: Tools and data for property research?
Picking The Bottom Of The Market
20 Must Ask Questions: Does This Property Match Your Personal Risk Profile?
Expert Interviews: Julia Hartman - Interest deductablity and associated risk
Investor Questions: Depreciation schedule for principle place of residence?
Negative Gearing Removal
20 Must Ask Questions: Is There A Dual Purpose If This Is A Niche Market (Purpose Build) Property?
Expert Interviews: Peter Koulizos - Property versus shares
Investor Questions: How to view or inspect interstate property?
Buying Old or New Property
20 Must Ask Questions: Is There Diversity Of Industry In Town?
Expert Interviews: Curtis Field - Buying property off the plan
Investor Questions: Will upgrade of the local fire station improve property values?
Investing and Fear
20 Must Ask Questions: Is The Area Close To A Large Town Or City?
Expert Interviews: Brad Matthews - Common investor mistakes
Investor Questions: Can I claim tariff rebates on solar panels on investment property?
Property and Risk
20 Must Ask Questions: Is There Economic Vibrancy In The Area?
Expert Interviews: David Scholes - Choosing the right agent
Investor Questions: Transferring a property from partners name to my name?
Negative Gearing
20 Must Ask Questions: What Are The Trends?
Expert Interviews: Michael Teys - Strata searches
Investor Questions: Depreciation claims and their affect on capital gains tax?
Loan To Value Ratio
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Competition?
Expert Interviews: Michael Teys - Body corporates
Investor Questions: Do you need yearly pest inspections?
Buying Interstate
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Population Growth And Demographic Mix?
Expert Interviews: Tony Hayek - Property research
Investor Questions: Interest only or principal and interest loan?
Cross Collateralisation
20 Must Ask Questions: What Are The Infrastructure Plans For The Area?
Off The Plan
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Vacancy Rate Of The Area?
Investor Questions: Transferring a property from joint ownership to sole ownership?
Other Forms Of Property Management
20 Must Ask Questions: What Is The Cash Flow Of The Area?
Investor Questions: Passive income via line of credit from portfolio of properties?
Property Management
Reshuffling Your Portfolio
Education
Buying With Others
Property Market Crash
Property Economics
Negotiating To Buy
Matching Your Cash Flow and Growth Needs
Wealth Protection
Portfolio Management
Trusts and Other Structures
Choosing A Financial Advisor
Balancing The Yield and Growth
Growth Drivers
Niche Properties
Joint Ownership
Finding Hotspots
Property Management
Psychological Traps Of Investing