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In the lead up to the end of the financial year (EOFY), it’s a great opportunity for property investors to pause, prepare their records, and make sure they’re making the most of what they can claim. Tax time might not be the most exciting part of investing, but a little preparation now can make a...Read More
Achieving home-buying harmony
April 14, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but when you’re a couple working together to save for that all-important deposit, it can really put the relationship under pressure. It’s rare for couples to see eye to eye on every financial detail. You will most likely have different spending habits, levels...Read More
Pay off your mortgage faster
March 11, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
Paying off your mortgage early will save you money and take a financial load off your shoulders. Here are some ways to get rid of your mortgage debt faster. Switch to fortnightly payments If you’re currently paying monthly, consider switching to fortnightly repayments. By paying half the monthly amount every two weeks you’ll make the...Read More
Visualise it and make it happen in 2025!
February 17, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
As we move into a brand-new year, many people set their resolutions, and if buying your dream home is what you have set your sights on, with the right strategies and the right mindset you can turn that dream into reality. Big goals like home ownership call for more than just having the right strategies...Read More
What is an offset account? An offset account links a transaction account to your variable rate home loan. It uses the money in that account to ‘offset’ your loan balance. With a standard home loan, you pay interest on the total amount owing. But with an offset, interest is charged on the difference between your...Read More
Keeping records for property
January 20, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
Which records to keep for your property so you can work out CGT when you sell it. Property records you should keep For your property, you should keep records of: your acquisition of the property and related expenses, such as purchase contract stamp duty legal fees settlement statement survey and valuation fees your disposal of...Read More
Releasing the value in your home
January 13, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
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....Read More
CGT when selling your rental property
January 7, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
How capital gains or losses apply When you sell or dispose of a rental property you may make a capital gain or loss. A capital gain or loss is the difference between what it cost you to obtain and improve the property (the cost base) and the amount you receive when you dispose of it....Read More
The lowdown on negative gearing
January 7, 2025Debt Advice & Mortgages
Recently, negative gearing has been making waves in the news and with rental affordability becoming a serious issue in Australia, various political parties have weighed in. While some argue that it’s a vital tool for encouraging investment in housing and fixing the housing crisis, others believe it fuels property price increases, contributing to housing affordability...Read More
Consider the expenses involved in refinancing If you’re debating whether to refinance your home loan, you need to think about whether the benefits of switching home loans will outweigh the costs involved. There are a number of expenses to consider, including charges and fees from your current lender (and from your new lender if you’re...Read More