10 strategies to get the most out of your investment property

Unlock your property's potential with these top investor strategies. Maximise your tax deductions, optimise rental income and minimise expenses with these insider tips.

1. Maximise depreciation deductions

Maximising your depreciation related deductions will reduce your taxable income and increase your cash flow. One way to achieve this is to engage a quantity surveyor to prepare a depreciation schedule that outlines all depreciable items in your property and their respective values, ensuring you claim the maximum allowable deductions.

2. Optimise rental income

Setting competitive rental rates ensures a healthy return for landlords. Higher rents boosts investors ’cash flow, covering expenses and enhancing profitability. Furthermore, a higher rental income will increase the property's market value, should you want to sell in the future, or utilise the equity to build your portfolio.

3. Minimise expenses

Reducing a property’s operating costs will increase your net rental income and cash flow. Newly built properties usually cost less for repairs and maintenance while also are being highly attractive to tenants, reducing vacancy rates.

4. Utilise tax benefits

Australian property investors can take advantage of a range of tax deductions. To reduce their taxable income, investors can claim these costs:

  • Interest on their loan(s)
  • Loan establishment fees
  • Mortgage insurance
  • Day-to-day running of the property, such a real estate management fees, council and water rates, repairs and maintenance.

5. Implement cost-effective improvements

Strategic upgrades, such as fresh paint or energy-efficient appliances, will attract - and keep -good tenants and at premium rental rates. These improvements will increase the property’s value for a small cost.

6. Monitor market trends

Stay updated on market conditions to identify opportunities and anticipate shifts in demand. Understanding trends helps in making strategic decisions about property acquisition, pricing and sales, ensuring a competitive advantage and mitigating any risks.

Well-maintained properties attract tenants and buyers, leading to shorter vacancy periods and higher rental rates.

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7. Regular maintenance & upkeep

Proactive maintenance preserves property value extends the lifespan of building components and enhances tenant satisfaction. Well-maintained properties attract tenants and buyers, leading to shorter vacancy periods and higher rental rates.

8. Professional Property Management

Hiring a professional property manager ensures efficient day-to-day operations, good tenant relations and compliance with regulations. Property managers minimise vacancies and maximise rental income, allowing owners to focus peace of mind their investment is secure.

9. Diversify your portfolio

Spreading investments across different property types and locations mitigates risk and maximises returns. Diversification balances the portfolio, providing stability and resilience against market fluctuations.

10. Long-term planning

Long-term property investment planning offers many benefits, including facilitating wealth accumulation through property appreciation over time, creating financial stability and retirement security.

What's next

By implementing these strategies and working closely with your accountant, property investment strategist and other financial professionals, clients can optimise their investment property's performance and achieve their financial objectives.

Depreciation information supplied by BMT Tax Depreciation, Australia’s leading supplier of residential and commercial tax depreciation schedules.

In summary

Using these ten strategies you'll be well on your way to make the most of your investment returns.

  • Maximise depreciation deductions
  • Optimise rental income
  • Minimise expenses
  • Utilise tax benefits
  • Implement cost-effective improvements
  • Monitor market trends
  • Regular maintenance & upkeep
  • Professional property management
  • Diversify your portfolio
  • Long-term planning

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