Selling your investment property? Watch out for tax

October 1, 2024
If you are considering disposing of a property, it’s important to understand the implications so that there are no surprises when your tax bill arrives. As with most investment assets, when you dispose of an investment property generally you are liable for capital gains tax. Capital gains tax (CGT) is levied when you make a…

Releasing the value in your home

August 1, 2024
Rising property prices have led many people to look for ways to unlock the increased equity in their homes so they enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in their golden years. For most of us, our homes represent the biggest or most significant portion of our wealth. But it’s an asset that can’t necessarily be realised quickly….

Investment Property: Getting it right

June 4, 2024
With property remaining a high-priced asset, it’s more important than ever for investors to ensure their property investments are a financial success. The latest data demonstrates property’s popularity. One-in-five households (21%) owns a home in addition to their usual residence.i Maximising taxation benefits is one key element but the ATO recently found 9 out of…
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A helping hand onto the property ladder

November 2, 2021
Buying your first home is always a big step, but with property prices rising faster than pay packets taking that first step seems more challenging than ever. National house prices rose 20 per cent in the year to September, the fastest growth since 1989. Higher prices have also fanned out from capital cities to the…
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Positives and Negatives of Negative Gearing

October 9, 2019
Negatively gearing an investment property is viewed by many Australians as a tax effective way to get ahead.  According to Treasury, more than 1.9 million people earned rental income in 2012-13 and of those about 1.3 million reported a net rental loss. So it was no surprise that many people were worried about how they…

Cruising through the finish line

May 27, 2019
Tax tips for EOFY The end of financial year can sometimes feel like a race to the finish. To help you cruise through the finish line come June 30, we’ve prepared a handy list of tips for both businesses and individuals. Small business tips Pay expenses, delay income In most cases, it can be prudent…

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