The current COVID-19 pandemic has given way to a significant spike in scams, where scammers are taking advantage of consumer fears and using fake emails or text messages to try and obtain personal data. For the latest coronavirus-themed scams, please visit the Government Scamwatch website here. The...
With official interest rates trending downward, mortgage holders may take the opportunity to call their lender to ask for a better deal. But when even a small interest rate reduction means potential savings of thousands of dollars, is a simple phone call really enough to get...
In days gone by, customers were rewarded for being loyal, however, today this doesn't seem to be the case. The practise of charging more on mortgages for older loans, compared to discounting for new clients has become such common practice, the Reserve Bank of Australia has...
When it comes to securing a mortgage, your bank statements are a vital piece of information. They give lenders a snapshot of your spending habits, provide proof of income, and help establish that you’re a responsible borrower. So chances are you’ll need your bank statements for...
In addition to rock bottom interest rates, there are several schemes that first home buyers could use to their advantage. Here's the list of federal and state government incentives every first home buyer should be well versed with. First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Launched at the beginning...
The federal government announced on 04 June 2020 that a $25,000 grant will be available to owner-occupiers “substantially renovating” or building a new home from 4 June to 31 December 2020, after it unveiled its new $688-million HomeBuilder package. A national price cap of $750,000 has...
Tax incentives as part of the Australian Government’s economic stimulus for businesses purchasing assets are significant and are unlikely to be repeated. Eligible businesses can instantly write off the cost of each eligible asset purchased up to the $150,000 threshold prior to 30 June 2020. ...
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Instant asset write-off expansion On 24 March 2020, the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 received Royal Assent. This forms part of the government's measures to support businesses to withstand and recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. This package includes increasing the instant asset write-off. From 12 March 2020 until...
Many people are cashing up to purchase investment properties in the current low interest environment. When it comes to structuring the finance needs of an investment property or property portfolio building, Chamila Suraweera at Finance Circle Group says there are three things in particular that he does to help...