How much should I invest in my investment?
Announcement posted by 360PR 25 Sep 2018
It’s one of the biggest questions on the lips of many landlords across Australia – Boutique Property Agents has the ultimate tips on how much landlords should be investing in their investment property. The unique duo with over 20 years experience, Tolga Ozer and Bradley Jacobs, combine their expertise to ensure investors gain the most value in both the short and long term.
Bradley Jacobs, Property Manager at Boutique Property Agents says, “While investing may require a lot of focus and attention – knowing your current rental yield and future goals, identifying ways to reduce your tax and maximising your property’s value at the lowest cost, are the four key factors to owning an investment property.”
Tolga and Brad’s top tips:
Know your rental yield goals
Identify ways to increase the rent
Reduce tax
Keep your property in a good state
Tolga Ozer, Principal of Boutique Property Agents says, “Increasing the value of your property at the lowest cost is the ultimate goal of owning an investment property. Regularly re-evaluating your financial position is key to making the right decisions.”
About Boutique Property Agents:
Boutique Property Agents present the next generation in property sales and management. Specialists in the Sydney City area – with the Hyde Park precinct a focus, the experienced team not only have a proven track record when it comes to exceeding client expectations but it’s the personal touch and local knowledge that gives them the competitive edge.
Bradley Jacobs, Property Manager at Boutique Property Agents says, “While investing may require a lot of focus and attention – knowing your current rental yield and future goals, identifying ways to reduce your tax and maximising your property’s value at the lowest cost, are the four key factors to owning an investment property.”
Tolga and Brad’s top tips:
Know your rental yield goals
- The most important thing about an investment property is that it’s not an end in itself – it’s a means to achieve professional and financial goals. It is important to know your yield goals – 3%? 4% or more? Understand how much cash your investment property is producing each year as a percentage of the property’s overall value.
Identify ways to increase the rent
- Approach your investment property proactively and identify ways to improve the living experience for your tenants. By fixing up the old kitchen and spending $10K or $20K on a fancier kitchen, you could be making an extra $30-$50 each week in rent and eventually could sell the property for much more.
Reduce tax
- As a landlord you can claim a tax deduction for a wide range of the expenses related to your investment property. By claiming tax deductions for interest paid on your loan, council rates, land tax, repairs and maintenances, you’ll avoid high tax bills and other financial implications. Speak to an experienced property manager and your accountant who can advise you on the best ways to reduce tax.
Keep your property in a good state
- Ensuring that you fix a problem as early as possible can result in far fewer problems in the long run. Frequently review if the property needs a fresh paint, or if repairs need to be done. Don’t forget about garden maintenance. Adding an outdoor entertaining deck would be beneficial. The initial expense may be large, however, it will increase the property’s value in the future.
Tolga Ozer, Principal of Boutique Property Agents says, “Increasing the value of your property at the lowest cost is the ultimate goal of owning an investment property. Regularly re-evaluating your financial position is key to making the right decisions.”
About Boutique Property Agents:
Boutique Property Agents present the next generation in property sales and management. Specialists in the Sydney City area – with the Hyde Park precinct a focus, the experienced team not only have a proven track record when it comes to exceeding client expectations but it’s the personal touch and local knowledge that gives them the competitive edge.