The recently announced Australian Federal Budget was always expected to be a ‘cash splash’ Budget with an election just around the corner, however, what many weren’t expecting was the change to the Australian tax residency
The 2021 Victorian State Budget contained some rather unwelcome tax news for higher end property buyers in the state. Despite changes late last year in the state to encourage first home buyers with stamp duty
Australian property can be an excellent long-term investment, and over the last 6 – 12 months, we have seen more and more wanting to become landlords. Property prices in most Australian capital cities are steadily
The 2020 Victorian State Budget has been a positive one for homebuyers, providing many with an opportunity to get into the market earlier with changes to stamp duty. While Victoria has decided that they wouldn’t
Rentvesting can be an invaluable and astute strategy when applied correctly, so this week we’re exploring what rentvesting is, when you might want to consider it and what the pros and cons of such a
Following the 2017/18 Federal Budget, Australian expat property owners now have some clarity with the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 having been passed by both the House of Representatives
Australian property remains an attractive investment for both foreign buyers and Australian expats, and this is unlikely to change any time soon. This week we explore the key Australian taxes that Australian expats need to
One of the common questions our clients often ask is “Should I use an offset account or redraw facility..?” There isn’t a short answer, but rather it’s important to understand the implications of either one
Nobody likes to receive an unexpected communication from the Tax Office, particularly if it contains a large bill for your Land Tax that you weren’t ready for. As Australian Expats, we often forget or don’t
When it comes to designing your Australian property investment and gearing strategy, one of the key elements that you need to consider is the overall cash flow. Are you looking for your property investment to
The end of the Australian financial year is rapidly approaching so we wanted to put together an End of Financial Year 2018 checklist for Australian expats when it comes to your personal finances. Whether you’re
The 2017 Australian Budget didn’t announce a great deal that would impact Australian residents, but Australian expats will surely feel the brunt of the news. The key announcement impacting Australian expats is that the main
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is important to be aware of, as it impacts both Australian residents and non-residents when it comes to property investment. While there is a lot of information and discussion on the
