Wednesday, 4 July 2012

How to find out how much taxes you will pay on your property:

If you want to find the most recent assessed price for any property in Miami (ie. the amount of property tax you'll pay) go to this government website: http://gisims2.miamidade.gov/MyHome/propmap.asp

Friday, 29 June 2012

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Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Location location Location

One of the main important consideration when buying property its location.
When assessing the area where to buy you have to consider the following factors:

- Is it close to places of work? how long does the commuting will take?
- Is there adequate parking?
- Is it close to public transport?
- Is it in a growth suburb or has it already boomed?
- Is there noise from traffic, trains, planes and factories?
- Is it close to amenities?

Look at google maps or a street directory to find out more about the suburbs amenities  and transport.  Also make sure if there is a project under way in the area, this can potentially affect the value of the property in a good or bad way. Loss of view, for instance, can have a serious impact in the market value.

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Capital Gain tax rates in the US

2008-12

ordinary income tax rate - 10%   15%   25%   28%   33%   35% 
short term  tax rate         - 10%   15%   25%   28%   33%   35% 
(less than a year )

long term
ordinary income tax rate - 0%   5%   15%   15%   15%   15% 

In 2013  This will change as follows

ordinary income tax rate - 15%   15%    28%   31%   36%  39.5
short term  tax rate         -  15%   15%    28%   31%   36%  39.5
(less than a year )

long term
ordinary income tax rate - 10%   20%   20%   20%   20%   20%
Warning!!
 Reporting requirements to comply when buying an asset in the US

In the US there is an entity called Bureau of Economic Analysis which regulates the purchase of properties by foreigners and any acquisition should be reported to them.

Failure to report a purchase could carry up to a 25k fine or jail time.


http://www.bea.gov/surveys/fdiusurv.htm
which form to file?
http://www.bea.gov/surveys/pdf/form_trans_2011.pdf

Monday, 16 April 2012

Usefull web pages

Great web pages when doing your due diligence!

www.redfin.com
www,gosection8.com   - to see what is available in your area for tenants.
www.listingbook.com
www.spotcrime.com
www.rentometer.com Great web pages when doing your TAX return http://www.trexglobal.com/property-management/landlord-resources/rental-property-tax-deductions