The First Home Buyers Grant (FHOG), a wad of money! Yes. The Australian government offered this up to new home buyers to help them get into their own home. This has been with us since July 1, 2000, but since then it has undergone quite a few changes. If in doubt about anything to do…
The power of equity Are you a Hills district homeowner with some spare “equity” sitting around your home? If so, this ‘lazy’ equity could be just what you need to help you reach your next financial goal. How? Through a Line Of Credit loan account. We spoke to local Hills District mortgage brokers about this and…
Unpaid taxes with the ATO may be a disaster The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Treasury office that is charged for tax collection and remittance to the government. It serves four ministers that include the Treasurer, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Minister for Small Business, and the Assistant…
Ensuring you invest in the right property! Formal property pre-inspection reports carried out by experienced building inspectors are crucial in helping any home-owner decide if a particular property is fit for purchase. Related Articles:Sydney Conveyancers: Do You Really Need One?Property Conveyancing Sydney: 5 Questions to Ask When Looking for a SpecialistSydney Conveyancing – What You…
On the inside: With Danielle Robertson from DRC Care Solutions We all become wiser with age but as the years pile up, we slowly lose the capacity to do things in the same way. One day, you’ll notice you can’t walk that fast anymore, you can’t stay up that late anymore and you can’t even…
Keep an eye out on Newcastle, it could be the next big thing The table is turning, and huge calls are being made to real estate investors to head to Newcastle, a coastal city in Australia. No doubt, Sydney has been making the giant strides over the years as one of the most expensive cities…
On the inside with Sue Tayler If you’re running a small business then it can be quite challenging to keep up with all the tax compliance changes. Fortunately, accounting experts like Inner West based Sue Tayler from Effective Services are here to help us business owners stay informed and get prepared. Sue discusses Simpler BAS…
Looking into the Australian real estate market The battle between Sydney and Melbourne is no longer just about coffee. After generations of a friendly banter, it has come down to heated discussion on whose properties will be more expensive. According to the SQM’s 2016 Housing Boom and Bust Report released in October, while the general…
Why you need to automate your accounting! Bookkeeping has progressed a lot of small business owners. Fortunately, it’s no longer shoe box receipts or messy excel spreadsheets that don’t work! These days, it’s very much about being supported by the right tools and technologies, including accounting software solutions. Developed by accounting professionals, we’ve decided…
Keep Your Small Business Finances in Check! As a Penrith business owner, great bookkeeping can indeed make you feel “in control” of your plans and financial future. We spoke to bookkeepers in our network to find their top small business tips. Small business booking tips for Penrith business owners Plan for major expenditure List and…