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Capital Gains Tax: Your Easy-To-Follow Guide

You’ve just sold your rental property, which you’ve carefully maintained and maybe even renovated over the years. The sale price is excitingly high, and you can almost taste the freedom and possibilities this windfall brings.  But then, a question looms- how much of this sale price is actually yours to keep? Enter capital gains tax…

What Is Zoning in Property? A Simple Definition

Imagine buying your dream home, only to discover that the nearby land is slated for a noisy industrial development.  Or, picture this: you’re planning to open a small business, but the local zoning laws prohibit commercial activities in your area.  These scenarios highlight the importance of understanding zoning laws in property. In this blog, we’ll…

Don’t Get Caught Out: Your Guide To Tax When Selling Investment Property

As a property investor in Australia, you’ve worked hard to build your property portfolio, and now it’s time to cash in!  But before you sell, make sure you’re not leaving yourself open to a hefty investment property tax bill.  Understanding tax when selling an investment property and the implications can be a minefield.  With the…

The Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act of 1986 & How It Affects You

The Australian government passed the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act in 1986 to make sure that employers pay the right amount of taxes when they give their workers certain benefits.  This act is important for employers because it spells out the rules and regulations for providing these benefits and makes them pay their fair share…

Real Estate Accounting: 5 Books to Read for a Strong Start in 2023

Whether you’re considering going into real estate investment for the first time or looking to invest money and you don’t know how, real estate accounting books are a strong place to start. As a complex and varied area, there are many unique residential and commercial real estate accounting books out there to build your skills,…

How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Investment Property

Taxes are unavoidable in life, and it’s no secret that when you sell your investment property you’ll be up for capital gains tax (CGT). You might not be able to avoid paying tax altogether, but can you reduce the amount of tax you pay? You’ll be pleased to know that yes – there are simple…

How To Find Out Property Tax in Australia

If you’re considering moving to a new property, understanding property taxes is a necessity. After all, you can’t plan your budget if you don’t know how much money you’re giving to the government in the form of taxation. Read on to find out more about property taxes, how to estimate property taxes and how to…

Property Development Finance

The first step to getting a new property development off the ground is to ensure the project is properly financed. Many developers, particularly inexperienced ones, underestimate how much capital they need, which can result in costly delays and project overruns. In this article, we are going to explore finance for property development. We’ll discuss what…

How To Start a Property Development Company

Property development can be lucrative – but it’s not without its risks. If you’re wondering how to structure a property development company or how to set up a property development company, there are things you’ll need to consider before you begin. From understanding the property market to how to finance developments, manage construction and tolerate…

Property Accounting Basics: What You Need to Know

Are you a property owner? Or perhaps you’re a management company that handles the ins and outs of property for multiple clients? Understanding the property accounting basics is a good starting point to ensure you meet all your obligations. Much like any other business, accounting for an investment property has clear rules and requirements to…