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Useful Tools for Landlords
Useful landlord tools include rent calculators, yield calculators, mortgage calculators, negative gearing calculators, CGT calculators, lease and condition report templates, tenant screening tools, official tenancy information websites, land information websites, and trade directories.
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Routine Property Inspection Process
Routine inspections help landlords understand maintenance issues, property condition, possible damage, and unusual use of the property.
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How to Send Legal Notices
Many tenancy steps require formal written notices, such as rent arrears notices, repair notices, notices to vacate, and rent increase notices.
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Tenancy Tribunal Application Process
Tenancy disputes are often handled by a state tribunal. Landlords or agents usually prepare the application, notices, rent ledger, condition reports, photos, invoices, and written communication records.
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Eviction Process and Risks
Eviction must follow a legal process. Landlords cannot change locks, remove a tenant, or force eviction themselves.
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Tenant Move-Out Process
The move-out process usually includes tenant notice, move-out instructions, cleaning, key return, exit inspection, comparison with the entry condition report, negotiation of damage or cleaning issues, and bond claim submission.
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Tax Basics for Investment Property Landlords
Investment property landlords need to understand rental income reporting, deductible expenses, negative gearing, depreciation, capital gains tax, and record keeping.
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What Is Negative Gearing
Negative gearing happens when the costs of holding an investment property exceed the rental income, and the loss may be used to reduce other taxable income.
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What Is a Depreciation Report
A depreciation report identifies depreciable building structure and plant/equipment items such as flooring, walls, air conditioning, cabinetry, and carpets.
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Capital Gains Tax and the 50 Percent Discount
Capital gains tax may apply when an investment property is sold for a gain.