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Utilising Redraw For Your Investment Property

My client, let’s call her Rachel, is planning on moving into this property for one to two years and renovating it during that time, before moving on to her next property and renting this one out.  There are many things to think about when getting a mortgage but I am only going to look at the potential tax effects of different loan structures.

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Utilising Redraw For Your Investment Property
( Posted in: Investment Property )

Changes To CGT Exemption For Inherited Property

When someone inherits a dwelling there are some special rules contained within the main residence exemption provisions that can provide a full exemption if certain conditions are met. If the conditions are not met, the beneficiary might face a nasty capital gains tax (CGT) bill for their good fortune.

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Changes To CGT Exemption For Inherited Property
( Posted in: Investment Property )

CBA To Scrap Supergear Product

CBA will SCRAP their Supergear product, effective 12th October 2018. A decision to refine their product offering to become a “simpler, better bank” is their reasoning to exit the LRBA market. 

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CBA To Scrap Supergear Product
( Posted in: Lending & Finance )

Offset VS Redraw For Property Investors

It's a tricky decision for many, so our property expert has given some advice on what will be best for you. 

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Offset VS Redraw For Property Investors
( Posted in: Investment Property )

Can I Claim Travel Expenses For My Rental Property?

Travel expenses relating to inspecting, maintaining, or collecting rent for a residential rental property cannot be claimed as deductions by investors. The travel expenditure is also not recognised in the cost base of the property for CGT purposes.

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Can I Claim Travel Expenses For My Rental Property?
( Posted in: Allied Health )

Online Accommodation Rentals To Be Targeted By ATO

Australia has seen a huge surge in property owners renting their house or rooms out via the likes of the hugely popular Airbnb app. As a result, the ATO are now going to gain access to data match these online platforms.

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Online Accommodation Rentals To Be Targeted By ATO
( Posted in: Allied Health )

Rental Bond Data Matching By The ATO

The ATO is expanding its data matching program to include rental property bond data dating back to 20 September 1985 (the introduction of the CGT regime).

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Rental Bond Data Matching By The ATO
( Posted in: Investment Property )

Family Planning: Applying For A Home Loan With A Baby On The Way

Purchasing a home and having a child are two of life's most stressful events. What on Earth happens when both are occuring at the same time?!

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Family Planning: Applying For A Home Loan With A Baby On The Way
( Posted in: Lending & Finance )