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Investing in Commercial - API Article

Most property investors are comfortable with residential property, having owned or rented themselves, but commercial property investment can be a little more daunting. The main reason for this is that there are so many additional factors to consider, such as GST, complicated leases and who’s responsible for the outgoings (expenses) for the property.

Good News for SMSF Borrowing - API Article

It’s been a tumultuous 12 months in the world of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) limited recourse borrowing arrangements, ever since the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) released its report in December 2014. There’s been a lot of speculation about what the government’s response would be and we finally found out… and it’s good news!

Interest Rates Remain Unchanged - February 2016

The RBA Board announced their decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at historical lows of 2.0% this afternoon.

Trusting Tax - API Article

Trusts have been around for centuries, since the days of knights and round tables and have played many different roles over the years. They can prove an integral tool in your investment and business journey, if used correctly.

Interest Rates Remain Unchanged - October 2015

RBA Governor Glenn Stevens media release on 6 October 2015

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.0 per cent.

The global economy is expanding at a moderate pace, with some further softening in conditions in China and east Asia of late, but stronger US growth...

Tax implications of renovating for profit - API Article

We’re regularly asked about the tax consequences of renovating to sell for a profit and the answers and issues that may arise often surprise clients. Here’s some information on renovating for profit and the significance of substantial renovations.

Is offset or redraw the best? - API Article

I had a conversation with a client a few weeks ago that went something like this: “So, you’ve just signed your property purchase contract, congratulations!” followed by my asking “Will you be living in it or renting it out?” and “Have you got the finance sorted?”.

2015 Tax Checklists

Our 2015 checklists have now been uploaded to our website.  Go to Resources, Taxation Checklists to download them and start getting your information ready for your 2015 return.