by Ed Chan | Apr 12, 2023 | All, Property, Supers, Tax and Accounting
When Morrison, as treasurer, limited Super to $1.7m (together with a spouse $3.4m), that meant a 5% return earned $170K in tax-free income (for a couple) and $85K for a single, was sufficient to live on and reversed Superfunds from a tax avoidance vehicle to a genuine...
by Ed Chan | Mar 10, 2023 | All, Business, Property, Trusts
If you are a Small Business owner then you should seriously consider purchasing your residential or commercial investment property in a Property Investors Trust. Some of the questions you may be asking: What is the best entity to own a property in? There are many...
by Aaron Hickey | Mar 8, 2023 | All, Property
Now more than ever, the question of fixed rates versus variable rates has become a hot topic of conversation. So how do you decide whether to your fix your home loan or not? Whether you are embarking on a new journey of property ownership with a new mortgage, or...
by Ed Chan | Mar 2, 2023 | All, Property
Recently, the government has proposed higher taxes on Superfunds and limitations on the amounts allowed to be held in a SMSF. In my opinion, this would be a serious long-term mistake, as it may discourage people from becoming self-sufficient and force them to rely on...
by Ian Seeto | Feb 13, 2023 | All, Property
As we bid farewell to a challenging 2022 and step into the new year, it appears that difficulties may persist for some time to come. But amidst the struggles, there are opportunities to be found. For example, the rise in interest rates has led to a decrease in...
by Aaron Hickey | Jan 16, 2023 | All, Property
Unprecedented levels of interest rate increases have led to a declining lending market for banks and other lenders. So, what do you do as a business that is struggling to bring in new customers? You offer incentives of course. But are these incentives worthwhile to us...
