Miranda Brownlee

Property valuations still ‘high on the audit hit list’

SMSF auditors are requiring valuations for many property investments again this financial year, and in some cases seeing pushback from trustees.

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 28 Dec 2021

Can you buy a retirement property using your SMSF?

While it may seem advantageous to purchase a retirement property through an SMSF, SMSF clients need to be very careful that these types of transactions don’t breach the ...

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 09 Oct 2020

RBA hands down rate decision for budget day

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official interest rate this month, following predictions of a potential cut to rates.

FINANCE • Tue, 06 Oct 2020

HomeBuilder exposing buyers to potential rip-offs

Home buyers have been warned to watch out for “offers that seem too good to be true” in relation to the HomeBuilder scheme, to ensure they don’t get caught out by dodgy ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 16 Jul 2020

Property buyers warned on hasty decisions with HomeBuilder grant

Property buyers looking to cash in on the HomeBuilder grant should proceed with caution, with uncertainty around building costs and job security in the coming months ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 14 Jul 2020

Stress selling from COVID predicted to be minimal

In a positive sign for property markets, Australians are looking to cut their spending rather than sell investment properties to manage the impact of COVID-19 on their ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 08 Jul 2020

Should you freeze your mortgage?

While pausing mortgage repayments may be tempting for those struggling with payments, it may be best to explore other options first to avoid some negative long-term ...

FINANCE • Mon, 06 Jul 2020

Melbourne property market still lagging amid COVID-19 spike

Melbourne is slightly behind some of the other cities in the recovery of its property market, with property markets largely reflecting the outcomes of COVID-19 at the ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

Working from home a boon for suburban commercial property

While some of the commercial premises in the cities are facing difficulties from decreased foot traffic, activity has picked up for suburban shopping centres with the ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 30 Jun 2020