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You will be glad to know that Australia does not have any Inheritance Tax or Estate Duty so on that front there is nothing to pay.You should however consider th…
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For all owners of property in Australia, a Land Tax is imposed by the State Government in which the property is located.Each state has different rates and rules…
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We recently bought a house in Australia that we plan to move into on our return home. If we sell it in the future, will we need to pay Capital Gains Tax for the years we lived outside Australia?
One common misconception amongst expatriates when it comes to Australian taxation, is what constitutes ‘the family home’ in order to be exempt from Capital Gain…
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I am keen to buy my first property in Australia, but I have heard that I need 20% deposit, it could take a while for me to do this, is there any other alternative?
It is not always easy to save up your deposit with all the many spending options available to you as an expatriateThe good news for you is that recently some ba…
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I have some term deposits in Australia that earn interest, do I have to declare them in my tax return and how much tax will I have to pay?
When you are living out side of Australia on a permanent basis, any interest that you may earn in Australia is not subject to income tax and you do not need to …
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Everyone who earns Australian Taxable income during the period 1st July to 30th June must lodge a tax return. This includes wages and any rent that you may hav…
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I have a loan on my Australian property from a bank in Singapore, is this tax deductible for me in Australia?
Under Australian Taxation rules, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not care about where the money came from or indeed what security is provided, in dete…
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Australia's major banks, the Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB and ANZ, have been a bulwark against the global financial crisis that engulfed housing markets in the US…
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The property market in South Australia continues to prove its resilience as consumer confidence escalates and house prices hold their value, according to the Re…
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It's the proof we've been waiting for that the housing boom is back - at dinner tables across the country talk is returning to the old conversation chestnut ...…
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Chinese buyers are snapping up some of the best luxury properties in Sydney including big homes on the harbour, and new condominium developments.
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As the flurry of first-home buyers entering the market steadies, property commentators are predicting the return of the investor to the fray.
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