How to Maximise Your Property Portfolio by Lomas, Margaret -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Contents Title Copyright Preface Chapter 1: The positives and the negatives

Property as an investment Property returns Summary Conclusion

Chapter 2: The great debate – cash flow or capital gain?

Growth investors Cash flow investors How does each method pan out over time? Levelling the playing field How the myth began Which one should you choose? Summary Conclusion

Chapter 3: Shopping for property

What is the cash flow? Do the cash flows last? What must I know about the property management? Who are the developers? How happy and healthy is the body corporate? What are council’s plans for the area? Does this niche market property have a dual purpose? Is there perpetual demand for rental accommodation? What is the age of the property? What is the demand for property like this? Am I being commercial in my approach? Assessing the cash flows before you buy Summary Conclusion

Chapter 4: Managing your portfolio

What is the norm? Your own portfolio Summary Conclusion

Chapter 5: Maximising your cash flow

Claiming in a nutshell What can you claim? What if no-one knows the original costs? Pro rata claiming Division of claims between joint owners When you no longer hold an asset Prepaying interest and expenses Capital gains tax Capital losses Keeping records Summary Conclusion

Chapter 6: Comprehensive property structures

Corporate structures Family trusts Superannuation funds WRAPs Joint tenants vs tenants in common Summary Conclusion

Chapter 7: Managing each individual property

Property management Landlord’s rights and responsibilities Tenants’ rights and responsibilities Ending a tenancy What to do in the event of a problem Landlord’s insurance Summary Conclusion

Chapter 8: What happens in real life? Chapter 9: The odds and ends

Capitalising loans Mortgage reduction for your investment loan Schemes to be wary of Holidays Land tax Buying away from home Rent or buy? Summary Conclusion

Chapter 10: Onwards and upwards Glossary Index