by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 14, 2017 | Advice, Investments, Property, Property investment, Retirement planning
We all know that Doctors study for many years to become medical practitioners and the financial rewards are there for those who work hard. But is a good income, by itself, a guarantee of a healthy retirement? The answer is no. You need a Strategy MediGrow...
by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 28, 2016 | Advice, Property, Property investment
Understand the purpose of the investment and stick within your budget. If your investment is primarily as a tax offset then the property would be negative geared: as a capital growth asset and a high risk area, it should be a positively geared asset as it will most...
by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 21, 2016 | Advice, Financial advice for Doctors, Property, Property investment, Taxation
Understanding tax deductions against rental income can provide insight into the value of a potential investment. It can also avoid expenditure on upgrades and renovations that may not be tax deductible in the year they are incurred. Most investment properties are...
by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 18, 2016 | Advice, Banking, Borrowing money, Property
Many health professionals lack an understanding of the banking industry. Terms like ‘LVR’ are a mystery. As a result applications for finance become frustrating due to the paperwork and information that is required. The various loans, deposits, interest...
by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 14, 2016 | Advice, Banking, Borrowing money, Financial advice for Doctors, Investments, Property, Property investment
by Dr April Armstrong Having purchased a number of residential and commercial properties I have always sought to understand the benefits and risks of fixing interest rates. Interest rates have been low and affordable over the past 10 years. My increasing income as a...
by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 11, 2016 | Advice, Property, Property investment
Investing in property can extend to rental holiday homes which sounds almost too good to be true. With careful selection and consideration, a family holiday home can be a viable financial investment. Negative gearing that applies to residential and commercial...