Estate planning and investments
It's a question most of us ask eventually: what happens to our investments when we die?
Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?
There’s a lot to consider when buying an investment property or home, especially for the first time. Have you been saving for a long time and feel ready to get…
Tax and estate planning traps flagged with pension restructures
While the ATO has previously stated that changing a pension to reversionary after it has been commenced is generally fine where the deed allows it, it may be safest to stop and restart the pension, says a technical expert.
Is off-the-plan on the money?
With rising house prices, is buying off-the-plan for capital growth a good idea? When it comes to property investing, or any investment, there’s no such thing as a free lunch….
Safeguard your ability to pay off your home loan
It’s not unusual that life can be smooth sailing one minute and throw you a curve ball the next. You might be hit with an injury or illness, a reduction in…
If you’ve always thought property prices only go up
It may be time to reconsider some myths about property investment. With so much emphasis on property in the media, it can be difficult to sort fact from fiction. But…
New legislation aims to benefit first home buyers and downsizers
Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament. See what the new rules could mean for you. Government proposals around improving housing affordability in Australia were passed through…
Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?
There’s a lot to consider when buying an investment property or home, especially for the first time. Have you been saving for a long time and feel ready to get…
Estate planning in the new environment
The introduction of the transfer balance cap (TBC) on 1 July 2017 has had a severe impact on estate plans that include superannuation savings.
