There are two ways to calculate depreciation on plant and equipment in an investment property - by using the diminishing value method, or the prime cost method.
Melbourne tops property growth over 20 years with 335% gains: CoreLogic
Melbourne property prices grew an eye watering 335 per cent over the 20 years to January 2018. But over the last five years, Sydney prices have grown the most strongly, up 64 per cent.
Clear signs of recovery, stability in Perth rental market: REIWA
Perth's median rent has been stable for nine months, leasing activity held up well over the holiday season, and listing numbers, vacancy rates, and days on market are down.
Residential accommodation options in middle Sydney have hit a five-year high, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
"Vast majority" of Australians say home ownership best path to financial security: Westpac
Home ownership is still fundamentally important to Australians, especially those with an Asian heritage, according to The Westpac Ipsos Housing Affordability Research Report.