by Financially Sorted | Oct 28, 2024 | Economy, Interest Rates, Property Investment
Homeowners have been waiting with bated breath for 12 months now to see when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates which have been on hold since November 2023. Many hoped that a cash rate cut may come after the US Federal Reserve cut interest...
by Financially Sorted | Aug 8, 2024 | Property Investment, Tax & Accounting
Under the main residence exemption your family home is exempt from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, is it ever that simple? A home is generally considered to be your main residence if: It is where you and your family...
by Financially Sorted | Aug 8, 2024 | Property Investment
Finding the right investment property for you is different from finding your own home. At the end of the day, the objective of buying an investment property is to make a decent financial return – whether that’s through rental income and / or capital growth. That’s why...
by Financially Sorted | May 30, 2024 | ATO, EOFY, Property Investment, Tax Returns
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are looking closely at expenses related to rental property including interest apportionment for private expenditure, depreciation for initial repairs and other capital deductions, and borrowing expenses. Avoiding these common...
by Financially Sorted | Apr 1, 2024 | Land Tax, Property Investment
Navigating the intricacies of Land Tax can often feel challenging for property owners. As jurisdictions impose varying regulations and rates, understanding your obligations can be a daunting task. With concerns mounting over escalating land tax liabilities, it is...
by Financially Sorted | Feb 1, 2024 | Land Tax, Property Investment
Summary of State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023 Local Government Act (in force from 13/12/2023) Amends the definition of “Capital Improved Value” to be the same definition as in the Valuation of Land Act (which has also been amended to include...
