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Capital gains tax changes – who will be hit hardest?

Change can be scary. It can mean uncertainty, and with uncertainty comes risk. The hottest topic for this upcoming election is capital gains tax changes.

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How to please millennial tenants

Plenty of millennials have decided to rent for almost their entire lives, some even going as far as buying investment properties over buying a house for themselves. Plenty of young buyers opt to buy investments suited to tenants and continue to rent themselves to maximise their first purchase. Some millennials have given up on the

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What’s the difference between a repair maintenance and improvements?

Deductions for repairs, maintenance and improvements are areas the Australian Taxation Office pay particular attention to on annual tax returns. For this reason it is important that investors understand the difference for the their investment property. Repairs are considered work completed to fix damage or deterioration of a property, for example replacing part of a

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5 tips to pay off debts and save money after the holidays

With the January sales almost behind us and many of us heading back to work with post-holiday debts, a banking expert with more than 20 years’ experience reveals his tips to pay off your debts and save money in the first few months of 2019.

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Are you missing out on tax deductions??

Many of Australia’s 2.1 million property investors are still missing out on thousands of dollars in tax deductions each year by failing to maximise or claim depreciation for their rental investments.

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Long-term outlook is critical for those with negative equity

Property expert Matthew Hughes outlines the steps buyers can take to avoid negative equity and what to do if you find yourself in the negative equity trap. 

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ASFA urges super savers to stay calm in face of falling share market

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has urged Aussie super savers not to panic following falls in Australian and U.S. share markets this week.

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Waterfront Residences at Royal Pines Unveiled

WATERFRONT RESIDENCES AT ROYAL PINES UNVEILED The final waterfront residences at Marina Concourse, a boutique apartment development on the doorstep of the championship golf course at Royal Pines, are now selling. Due for completion in October 2018, Marina Concourse is superbly located on the doorstep of Royal Pines Resort and only 15 minutes from the

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Living the High Life

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Five reasons why modern apartment living is the best choice for life past 50. Data shows more Australians are downsizing than ever before due to the quality of life, convenience, security and financial benefits on offer. Luxury apartment developments are the product of choice for this market, providing added amenities and architect-designed, quality surrounds in

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7 considerations before you downsize

Making the decision to move away from the family home and downsize can be emotional, both for retirees and their kids. Once they’ve made their decision, it’s critical to ensure vendors retain as much of the equity released from the sale as possible. Colin Keating, CEO of leading Australian real estate disruptor, buyMyplace has a

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