To Our Valued Clients Federal Government Stimulus Update 22 March 2020 ✔ Key Package Highlights – What you may be able to take advantage of ✔ Banking & Other Relief Options ✔ Preparing your business for the implications of COVID -19 …
ReadDear Valued Client, In an effort to keep the economy running efficiently in the face of the Coronavirus health crisis, the government has announced economic stimulus measures to halt the downturn and keep economic conditions on a working and …
ReadIf you haven’t heard yet, changes in the small business loan guarantee by the government now allow small businesses to not just survive through the COVID-19 pandemic but to also grow the business. The $40bn small business loan …
ReadThe Comprehensive Credit Reporting has improved credit scores of many Australians since 1 July 2018. In fact, recent data show that almost half of Australians have improved their credit scores with the new reporting scheme. But what is …
ReadWhen a specialist quantity surveyor tells you that you can claim depreciation on almost anything, they mean it. You can claim depreciation on your investment property’s walls, blinds to its mailbox and the kitchen sink. One of the …
ReadFirst-home buyers hugely benefit from stamp duty exemptions as well as other government concessions this 2020. In a bid to boost the property market amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is granting stamp duty concessions that could potentially …
ReadDuring these unprecedented times, I have had many questions from small business owners around what they can or should be doing? My answer to that is to do marketing, and then do more marketing. It will pay massive …
ReadJobKeeper extension has been announced by the government. Payment for JobKeeper is now extended until 28 March 2021 for businesses and not-for-profit organisations severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The payment extension, however, will be reduced and paid …
ReadThe BMT Tax Depreciation 2019 investor survey revealed that 63 per cent of investors prefer to invest in second-hand property. While second-hand properties are a valuable and more affordable investment, it’s important to consider the additional benefits of …
ReadDid you know that property depreciation is the second biggest tax deduction for investors, after interest? Despite this fact, 80 per cent of property investors are failing to take advantage of property depreciation and are therefore missing out …
ReadThe COVID-19 pandemic is placing financial strain on many property investors across the country. It’s more important than ever that investors do all they can to maximise their cash flow in these unprecedented times. Property depreciation can help …
ReadMany of our clients have been asking us how they qualify for the various COVID -19 support packages and what they need to do to qualify. We have prepared a COVID -19 Quick Fact sheet which will help …
ReadIt’s not unusual for a homeowner to turn their main residence into an investment property. They may do this for various reasons, such as moving for work, travelling overseas for an extended period or they may simply decide …
ReadIn the midst of the coronavirus crisis, there’s a kind of collective consciousness that stands out and breaks all barriers known to human. You can see bits and pieces of it in social media and the mainstream media. Help from rich people pouring and ordinary people doing what …
ReadStamp duty is one of the largest expenses involved in purchasing an investment property, so it’s unsurprising that many investors ask if it’s tax deductible. Stamp duty is a form of tax that state and territory governments charge …
ReadThe housing market is recovering — and it’s no thanks to investors. Owner occupier buyers are driving the housing market today, according to the latest data. According to CoreLogic, property investors have historically always outweighed non-investors. But not anymore, their …
ReadExcellent capital growth potential attracts investors to the award winning, master planned community of Googong. Located 20 kilometres from the Canberra CBD, Googong is a self-contained township that’s experiencing rapid growth. Research from Residex shows that the …
ReadYou may recall that before the first home loan deposit scheme offer became available, we talked about some of the obvious problems with it and how it has the potential to drive property prices up. The figures for the scheme’s …
ReadWhat is a franked dividend and what does it mean to have a franking credit? Obviously there are advantages in receiving dividends from your share investments, but there is a huge difference between getting dividends that are franked and dividends that are not …
ReadAs humans we have a tendency to favour the familiar. When it comes to property investment we look to opportunities in our own city. In this article DPN explains the many reasons investors should consider their property options …
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