Invest property handouts must go: Greens

April 27, 2022

Taxpayer handouts given to buyers who own two or more investment properties would be scrapped by the Greens as Australia continues to grapple with housing and cost of living crises. New independent data shows more than 10 per cent of houses in some...[Read More]

Mind the gap for women on property ladder

March 9, 2022

Australian women are taking longer than men to get on the property ladder, and are more likely to get a smaller share of the gains, new data shows. Further, soaring property prices in the past year could widen the gender wealth gap, the report...[Read More]

Rate risk to weigh further on house prices

March 2, 2022

Expectations of higher official interest rates this year are expected to be a further drag on the growth in house prices, having already slowed to their slowest pace since October 2020. The CoreLogic national home value index rose just 0.6 per cent...[Read More]

Tips for investing in property

February 23, 2022

So, you’re thinking of buying your first residential investment property? There are a few things to consider before making the move. Here are our top 10 tips for avoiding potential difficulties and ensuring success. Know your...[Read More]

Top tips to safeguard your roof in the next storm

October 13, 2021

Well Covered (Steadfast)   Roofs are the subject of a huge number of business insurance claims, especially after big storms.  Many Australian businesses have been devastated by storms so far in 2021, with Tropical Cyclone Seroja...[Read More]

Asset finance and your quest for growth

July 28, 2021

(Your LoanHub)     As a business owner, it’s likely you have no shortage of competing demands on your capital. In your quest for growth, you might want to hire additional staff, move to bigger premises, increase production capacity,...[Read More]

Insurance mistakes your business should avoid

June 23, 2021

Well Covered (Steadfast)   When it comes time to make a claim, you’ll appreciate having appropriate insurance cover in place. But all too often, businesses don’t have the right policies, don’t have enough insurance or the insurance they...[Read More]

Calculating the cost base for real estate

June 16, 2021

(ATO)   To calculate a capital gain or loss, you need to know the assets: cost base to calculate a capital gain reduced cost base to calculate a capital loss. The basic rules are the same for all assets, but for real estate there are some...[Read More]

Where’s La Niña at for your business?

April 28, 2021

Well Covered (Steadfast) We’re coming out of a La Niña weather event, which means the likelihood of damaging floods and coastal storms is abating. So how is La Niña likely to play out from here? Australia has been in the grip of a La Niña...[Read More]

Not so taxing: making the most of your investment property at tax time

February 4, 2021

(Your LoanHub) Come July 1 the annual tax window opens again. Property investors may have access to a wide range of tax benefits, but tax is a complicated matter. It pays to be across the details. Here’s how you could maximise your return, and...[Read More]

Get the most from your property investment

October 21, 2020

ATO 10 March 2020 www.ato.gov.au   If you’re in the property business or thinking about investing in property there are things you should know, such as. you need a clearance certificate from the supplier when buying property over...[Read More]