Not sure what BASIX has to do with getting idea of how to maximize potential of the block. Any builder will tell you that compliance with BASIX will cost 8k so what next?

I think the topic is synonymous to the "sky is falling down" articles pushed by newsletter artists trying to sell you their system to survive in the coming crisis.
The truth is that central banks around the world are standing by ready to backstop any backdrop that may occur. Everything is highly manipulated these days therefore normal indicators…[Read more]

I was preparing the answer by Terryw beat me to this, basically the rule is that if you own controlling percentage in any foreign entity then any income is attributed to you and have to be declared in Australia regardless whether it has been distributed or not.
The legislation when it comes to taxation of single member LLCs is not overly…[Read more]

Hi Dom,

I think you need to look at your situation from a broader point of view – you have equity in your own home and I assume as any reasonable person want to maximise your future wealth via investing in property as well as via minimising the tax that you are currently paying.
The correct way of structuring this purchase really depends on your…[Read more]

TheFinanceShop wrote:
Bamboo is great too – I have installed them in another IP. Is the IP a unit or house?

Regards

Shahin

This is for the second floor in townhouse, due to noise and the fact that I will have to put bamboo on the stairs I am a bit sceptical about bamboo floors as tenants with small children will regard it as a higher…[Read more]

TheFinanceShop wrote:
Which city/state are you in?

Regards

Shahin

Hi Shahin,

Western Sydney is located in well the Western part of Sydney, NSW

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the reply, I have tried Googling the Banyan # Caper carpet but was not able to find anything, do you mind providing a bit more information on the actual carpet brand or the place where you got it from.

Cheers