The dust is settling from the recent federal election and Australia has dodged a bullet. The bullet of indecision, delay and inaction. For months before the election many of our clients had put their plans on hold – property plans, commercial plans, superannuation plans and estate planning. My fear was that our clients would be…
DetailsThe festive season is just about upon us, and if you are going to be a way over the Christmas period you need to consider how to keep your home secure over the Christmas holidays. Christmas holidays is the time for family and friends, but it is also the time when there is an…
DetailsDid you know your principal place of residence could be subject to capital gains tax? That’s a scary thought as most of us would only think investment properties were subject to capital gains tax. The Australia Taxation Office general rule is your dwelling is no longer your principal place of residence once you stop living…
DetailsCommercial property is an attractive investment for many, and buying commercial property is becoming more and more popular. What should you consider when buying commercial property? There is far more to consider than just the possible rental return on the property. Other than the purchase price, one of the most important things to consider is…
DetailsBack in February 2017 we reminded owners of properties valued over $2 million that if selling, they would need to obtain a clearance certificate from ATO. This was because as from 1st July 2016 new rules applied to the selling of certain taxable Australian assets. More particularly, any Seller of real property with a value…
DetailsKeep Your Options Open in Conveyancing. There are different options for purchasing a property other than a straight House and Land Contract. Sometimes a mechanism known in conveyancing as a Put and Call Option is used. A Put and Call Option is useful when two parties want the ability to make sure the other party…
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