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Thinking of adding the next big winner to your investment portfolio? If so, you're probably already considering how you'll finance the purchase. Many investors opt for interest-only mortgages, where rather than making payments for outstanding capital, you pay only the interest over the loan term.  Read More

Earlier this year, the ATO contacted two million Australian property investors to let them know the rules have changed. From 1 July 2017, travel expenses related to residential rental properties were no longer allowed to be claimed as deductions by investors and it's important for Australian  Read More

Thinking about adding a new home to your portfolio? Before you buy, make sure you consider every factor that could affect your ability to sell or rent out the property. While some features are obvious disadvantages, others are more hidden. We take a look at three that could surprise you.  Low  Read More

Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property. Most investors are aware of some of the deductions they are entitled to; for example, they know they can claim their Property Manager’s fees, council rates and any  Read More

When you own an investment property in a great area, it can be tempting to want to use the home yourself some of the time.  Having your own little getaway while also making money off of a property may seem like the ideal solution, but there are certain risks to consider. Let's take a look at  Read More

Most Australians would agree that buying a home has gotten increasingly more difficult in recent years. The vast majority (87 per cent) of non-property owners are concerned about being able to afford property, according to CoreLogic. That's where rentvesting comes in. A new approach to home  Read More

Canberra has been experiencing a very strong market in the last 6 months with growth not seen like this for a few years, and whilst this is fantastic for owners (and agents!) we have recently been prompted to look beyond this great market period.  After recent incidents in Canberra around fires  Read More

While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite past times, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and downs and certainly rewards to reap, but you do have to put in some groundwork and planning to become a successful investor. While this can seem overwhelming at times –  Read More

As an investor, you should constantly be finding ways to improve the properties your portfolio, right?   Not necessarily. While we understand where this logic comes from, you need to be aware of the risk of overcapitalising when planning your renovations. Here's why. What is  Read More

Dizziness, fatigue, asthma, headaches - these are all effects of poor air quality. While there's not always a lot we can do to control pollution outdoors, there are quick, easy ways to improve the air quality in our own homes. We explore three.   1. Purchase indoor plants Houseplants don't just  Read More

Just 40 percent of Australian millennials have ever owned property, according to CoreLogic. Among these, however, are a handful of super-motivated young people already trying their hand at investing. While it's a great idea to begin building your portfolio early, we understand it can also be a  Read More

Canberra investors have an appetite for houses. While house prices rose 5.8 percent in 2017, unit prices crept at a slower rate, increasing by just 2.1 percent according to CoreLogic. This is in line with the national trend in favour of detached housing. Many, however, still want affordable,  Read More

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the warmer weather will be coming to a close in the next few weeks.  Have you made the most of your sunny holidays? If not, don't worry - there's still time to get out there and enjoy yourself. Here are three things to add to your bucket list before the  Read More

As a renter, you might wonder about renter's insurance. Down the line, someone has probably advised you to purchase it, but many still wonder if it's really worth the cost. The short answer is yes. Renters insurance can offer invaluable protection if the unthinkable ever does occur. Let's take a  Read More

Civium currently has 29 blocks for sale and an additional 31 blocks will be released soon. The Throsby site office is open on  Saturday/Sunday 12pm - 4pm or Wednesday 4pm - 6pm for a chat or register your interest by clicking the link below. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST  Read More