November 2009
Features
78 To repair or not too repair – that is the question!!
What’s considered a repair and what’s not in terms of claiming depreciation allowance
80 Claiming expenses for overseas investment properties
All you need to know about claiming expenses on your properties abroad
Profiles
50 Driven by compassion Geoff Westlake’s low income didn’t deter him from diving into property investment and build more than a million dollar portfolio in the process
Regulars 6
Editorial
8
News All the latest news from Australia’s property markets
10
Australia’s topperforming suburbs
12
Ask the experts
16
Tax Q&A
18
Legal Q&A
82
State roundup State market analysis highlighting the top-performing suburbs
99 Property price guide Discover how your suburb is performing with Australia’s most comprehensive property guide
128 My investment property
48 Investing in NRAS properties
How does it work and how can small investors buy these properties?
52 Structuring joint
ventures in property development Key issues to consider when structuring a property development joint venture
60 Part 2 – Walking
through the stages of property development and obtaining finance
In the second instalment of a six part series on property development, we tackle funding issues for your project
70 Top 10 things you
should know about before you start your renovations
We reveal the 10 most important considerations you need to take into account before embarking on a renovation project
76 Trade secrets
Secrets to communicating effectively with tradies to get the best renovation results