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I have heard that fixed interest rates in Australia are lower than the floating rate on my loan. How can that be possible?
When borrowing to buy an Australian property, lenders in Australia usually offer the opportunity to either take a floating (or variable) interest rate that will…
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Australian property finance is a well establish, competitive and highly regulated activity.As such, the costs involved are very reasonable when arranging your l…
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I have a loan on my Australian property from a bank in Singapore, is this tax deductible for me in Australia?
Under Australian Taxation rules, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not care about where the money came from or indeed what security is provided, in dete…
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In welcome news, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave interest rates unchanged at thier February meeting.
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Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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