by kirstyb | Feb 27, 2023 | ATO, Interest Rates, Land Tax, Property Investment, stamp duty
The rising costs of Land tax bills are arriving across the State of Victoria, and many have been left stunned by staggering increases. Speaking to many clients and listening to many of the media outlets like 3AW and the nightly news services, its being reported that...
by kirstyb | Feb 27, 2023 | Economy, Finance, Housing Prices, Interest Rates, Property Investment, Tax & Accounting
With house prices now easing a little from the highs of some 12-18 months ago, many properties still remain high, especially in the most desirable areas. According to CoreLogic, which monitors housing prices across Australia, our biggest capitals, being Sydney and...
by kirstyb | Jan 31, 2023 | Housing Prices, Interest Rates, Land Tax, Property Investment
Rising interest rates and falling house prices don’t have to be a cause for alarm for households. Overall, there are many things that you can do to prepare, like examining your financial position and not making unnecessary purchases on depreciable items like cars and...
by kirstyb | Jan 31, 2023 | ATO, Economy, Interest Rates
Interest Rates – They Just Keep Rising… Rising interest rates are on everyone’s mind. But are rising mortgage interest rates something to be scared of? We thought that we would answer some of the more common questions that the team are being asked. What is the best...
by kirstyb | Aug 2, 2022 | Housing Prices, Interest Rates, Land Tax, Property Investment
By Andrew Stone (from Property Analytics) The Melbourne Housing market update. Prices are down from their late 2021 peak! The market started to run out of steam towards the end of last year. The Rolling 3 Month Median $ Price is now about 6% lower than its peak in...
by kirstyb | May 3, 2022 | ATO, Finance, Interest Rates, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Typically, you would expect that you would earn an income and grow your assets until you retire and then those assets would be depleted over your retirement, possibly with some left for your loved ones when you pass. One thing you need to include is insurance risks...
