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Unforeseen events can leave home owners and investors faced with the significant financial burden of an underinsured or uninsured property.But why do so many property owners fail to protect their most valued assets? For the majority, it is simply a case of not knowing what to insure their property for ...
Ahead of their state budget, the Victorian Government announced changes to the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) as well as further concessions to stamp duty. According to the government, first home owners purchasing a newly constructed house or apartment will receive a $10,000 cash grant, effective July 1 ...
As tax time approaches, property owners should make sure they understand which deductions they are entitled to claim - and which they are not. Owners of income-producing properties can claim depreciation deductions related to the building's structure via the capital works allowance. As a general rule, homes built after ...
It is so important for property investors to claim all the relevant deductions available to them, especially with tax time just around the corner. Unfortunately, depreciation is the most commonly missed deduction because it is a non-cash deduction. The ATO allows property investors to claim a deduction back at tax time to compensate for the property getting older ...