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As the year draws to a close its good to reflect on the property market for investors. Although there have been some challenges there are also some real positives for investors.

What you need to know this summer season

There is no doubt that as seasons change so do the nature of requests from renters.

Just what do they mean and why should you care?

One of the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2021 was the introduction of section 330A, what is reasonable and proportionate?

Sales is often seen as the glamour role in the real estate industry. We all know sales agents who make big bucks, drive a prestige car and are cult personalities within the industry and the suburbs they operate in. But for every megastar there are hundreds of successful agents who are thriving on the challenges of a sales role, making a decent income and happily driven by a passion for getting the best result for the people they sell property for. Without that last one, you won’t succeed.

The Victorian Government introduced the greatest rental reforms in over 20 years, back in March 2021.

There are an abundance of rental property tax deductions available for property investors. Claiming these deductions will lower your taxable income and boost cash flow.

For most investors attracting a quality renter is a top priority.

Requirements for upgrades to rental properties continue to roll out on the back of the big legislative shake up introduced by the Victorian government in March 2021.

At Barry Plant we deal with the complexities of managing investment properties day after day.

Buying and selling is a pretty common practice throughout life, but there are very few things we buy and sell that are worth more than a property or would require a professional salesperson to act on your behalf.