One of the hottest news topics at the moment is the government’s second economic stimulus package. An area of particular interest for home owners and owners of investment properties are the insulation and solar hot water incentives.
Why insulation and solar hot water is included in the stimulus package
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Property buyers in New South Wales will receive a 50 per cent stamp duty cut on newly constructed properties that have a purchase price up to $600,000 from 1 July 2009. The state government is testing this for 6 months with plans to review the measure in 2010.
Currently the property market is made up of several sub markets which are reacting to the economic conditions, government stimulus and also the forces of supply and demand. Between the buoyant lower end of the property market which is being driven by the First Home Buyers Scheme and the subdued upper end or prestige sector lays the “middle market”.
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Sound market knowledge secures property at a discount price in EOI
Purchase price:
$8,300,000
Asking Price:
$8,540,000
Negotiated Discount:
$240,000
Net Passing Yield:
8.3% (8.75% fully leased)
Property Age:
6 years old
How did we do it?
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At this time of year, it’s easy to see why a property’s orientation matters. The sun sits lowest in the sky around 21 June and shadows cast by the sun are at their longest.
Whether the property you’re considering is a home, investment or business premises, choosing one with the right orientation increases its energy efficiency, making it more comfortable and cost-effective to run.
Good orientation reduces the need for auxiliary heating and cooling by letting winter sun in and keeping summer sun out.
The perfect orientation for Sydney’s climate
The ideal orientation for living areas is 15°W-20°E of ‘solar north’ (or true north). This allows standard eave overhangs to admit winter sun to heat the building and exclude summer sun with no effort from occupants.
Tips for better orientation
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