QPIA Module Three – Elements of Property Investment Advising

QPIA Module Three – Course Introduction and Study Guide
5 Topics
Introduction & Aims
Getting the most out of the Learner Guide
The Learning Approach & Assessments
Suggested Study Schedule
Disclaimers & Authors
Topic One – Gearing
10 Topics
What is gearing?
Positive Gearing
Neutral Gearing
Negative Gearing
Why gear?
Risks associated with gearing
Capital growth and gearing
Capital growth and time
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Topic Two -Property Facts
8 Topics
Proof of ownership
Sale of land – Disclosure
Conduct in relation to land
Misleading and deceptive conduct
Unconscionable Conduct
Cooling off
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Topic Three – Subdivision of Property
13 Topics
Subdivision of property
Company share
Stratum unit
Strata title
Community title
Planning scheme requirements
What are the requirements for strata plans?
The Owners’ Corporation
Management of a strata scheme
Leasing common property
Levies
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Topic Four – Legislation
11 Topics
Building legislation
Time limitation
Statutory insurance scheme
Legislation relating to real estate agents
Foreign investment in real estate
Residential tenancies legislation
Retail tenancies
Assignment
Minimal term
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Topic Five – Duties and Taxes
12 Topics
Duties and taxes
Stamp duty
Land rich provisions
Land tax
Land tax for all states
Capital gains tax
Indexation Method
Discount Method
The ‘Other’ Method
Keeping records of CGT transactions
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activites
Topic Six – Income Tax and Deductions
6 Topics
Income tax and deductions
Evaluation and forward projections
Tax evasion, tax avoidance, tax planning
Negative gearing as a strategy
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Topic Seven – Taxation Issues
7 Topics
Taxation issues
Tax deductions
Gearing/interest costs
Depreciation/Capital Works
Capital Gains Tax
Summary & References
Suggested answers to activities
Conclusion
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QPIA Module Three – Elements of Property Investment Advising Conclusion
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