The fresh smell, the clean slate, the low maintenance, and the primal
need to be the first to mark your territory: are just some of the reasons why
buying a brand new house or unit is enticing.
However, that doesn’t mean it is a smart decision.
The truth is, there are no ifs or buts about it – established properties
make the best investments.
When it comes to property investing, you can’t be distracted by the lure of superficial appeal.
It has to primarily be a financial decision – which means leaving your
own desires and prejudices at the door when looking at established properties.
"But new properties are so much nicer,” I hear
you interject.
Nice doesn’t cut it as an investment strategy – and I’m fairly
certain that no matter what your objection is, I have an answer for them all:
There are more
tax benefits for new properties
There are indeed many tax benefits for new properties, but that is not
the whole picture.
While you initially get greater tax depreciation allowances for brand new
properties – which you pay for by paying a premium for new properties –
there is usually slower capital growth in the first few years because you
pay this premium for newer dwellings.
It is also a misconception that only new properties are
eligible for tax depreciation.
Investors can claim depreciation on improvements to established properties and by working with a reputable quantity surveyor, you can ensure you receive
maximum depreciation benefits in older homes and units.
This particularly true of renovated properties, which can deliver
substantial depreciation benefits.
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Jason Gwerder
Monday, 14 June 2021
