Andrea Williams
Leading WA Inspector Goes All-In with ...

Leading WA Inspector Goes All-In with Inspection Express

Asset Reports, one of Western Australia’s most trusted property inspection providers, has officially gone all-in with Inspection Express to deliver the next generation of inspection reporting.

For almost 20 years, Asset Reports has built a reputation for providing property managers and landlords with detailed, professional, and reliable reports across WA. Now, by partnering with Inspection Express, they are entering a new era that combines expert reporting with cutting-edge innovation.

3D Virtual Tours, Marketing
Ming Osborne
Virtual Tours leave an impression on Property ...

3D Virtual Tours are fast becoming a staple of marketing a property. Aside from complimenting a new climate of ‘social distancing’, providing a contactless, interactive experience of a property over photos alone is the natural progression in a world where marketing has become so centered on having an impressive online presence.

A study by REA in April 2020 noted that 61% of viewers feel that properties with digital inspections make a listing feel more ‘premium’, and 62% felt more positively about the listing agent.

Virtual Tours leave an impression on Property Managers and Tenants
Ming Osborne
Virtual Display Villages

Asset Reports has been proud to work with home builders to bring their entire suite of display homes to life. Even amid the ease of restrictions, the Virtual Tours continue to be a valuable tool allowing viewers to get a sense of the size, scale and layout of the designs on offer in preparation for taking advantage of the new government incentives for building new properties.

Virtual Display Villages
Ming Osborne
Tax Depreciation in a Brand New Apartment

In the lead up to tax time, we wanted to shed some light on what exactly Depreciation is and how it can save investors thousands in tax deductions. We prepared this interactive model to show exactly what can be depreciated in an investment property.

As an investment property ages the value of the materials used to build it decrease in value, this loss in value can be claimed as a deduction at tax time. Blue labelled items come under Capital Works (Division 43), or construction of the property, which are depreciable over 40 years.

Tax Depreciation in a Brand New Apartment
Marketing, 3D Virtual Tours
Ming Osborne
Virtual tours help agents get buyers through ...

A high-resolution, 360-degree virtual tour could be one of the key ways agents look to show potential buyers a property, following the ban on public open homes and auctions from midnight, Wednesday March 25.

Camera services and agents have reported a spike in inquiries for virtual tours of property listings in the past week to fill the void left by government-mandated social distancing measures.

Asset Reports partner Tom Williams said high-quality, 360-degree views of listed properties were an invaluable tool for vendors and buyers alike.

“It’s helping [agents] get the listing and helping them engage the right buyer,” Mr Williams said.

“I’ve seen easily a 50 to 60 per cent increase in more business than the week prior. We’ve doubled our bookings.

Virtual tours help agents get buyers through properties as auctions, open homes banned

Leading WA Inspector Goes All-In with Inspection Express

Leading WA Inspector Goes All-In with Inspection Express

Asset Reports, one of Western Australia’s most trusted property inspection providers, has officially gone all-in with Inspection Express to deliver the next generation of inspection reporting.

For almost 20 years, Asset Reports has built a reputation for providing property managers and landlords with detailed, professional, and reliable reports across WA. Now, by partnering with Inspection Express, they are entering a new era that combines expert reporting with cutting-edge innovation.

Building Replacement Cost Valuations - Co-Insurance explained

Building Replacement Cost Valuations - Co-Insurance explained

The significant increases we have experienced in building costs have highlighted a concerning trend of underinsurance. Many properties are found to be insured for less than their estimated replacement value, leaving property owners at risk in the event of a significant loss.

But why is it so important? Some insurance is better than none, right? Let us explain one aspect that often causes confusion – the “Average Clause”

Building Costs have risen by more than 20%, make sure your insurance is keeping up

Building Costs have risen by more than 20%, make sure your insurance is keeping up

A shortage of both materials and labour as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic has created a surge in construction costs and delays. Experts are warning things will get worse as many realise they are significantly underinsured.

It is vital your property has the correct level of insurance cover to replace the building on a ‘like for like’ basis – should you need to make a claim for either partial loss or total replacement.

Investment property owners can recoup 2 years of missed deductions with a Depreciation Schedule

Investment property owners can recoup 2 years of missed deductions with a Depreciation Schedule

With the RBAs announcement of another interest rate rise, owners of investment properties will likely be feeling the squeeze with pressure on their cash flow.

Further interest rate hikes are expected throughout the year, so any way to supplement the return on an investment is essential right now.

The simplest and most effective way to offset increasing interest costs is to start claiming Depreciation - and owners can claim up to two prior years of depreciation on an investment property for an instant refund back from the ATO.

Retirement village operators turn to tech during restrictions

Retirement village operators turn to tech during restrictions

Lockdown measures over the past year have had a significant impact on our lifestyle.

For retirees who are planning their future accommodation needs, the ability to view a retirement village virtually is proving to be a welcome convenience.

Retirement village operators have been turning to technology to promote their independent living units during times of uncertainty and restrictions to show they are still open for business.

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