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When financial markets begin to price in rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the bank almost always cuts rates -- eventually.
I have heard that fixed interest rates in Australia are lower than the floating rate on my loan. How can that be possible?
When borrowing to buy an Australian property, lenders in Australia usually offer the opportunity to either take a floating (or variable) interest rate that will…
I have been offered an “interest only” repayment on my Australian property loan. Is this a good idea?
Most Australian expatriates remember how expensive our home mortgages were when we were living in Australia, as there was no tax relief available for interest c…
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 …
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…
In welcome news, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave interest rates unchanged at thier February meeting.
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For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
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2020 has proven to be full of uncertainty due to the global pandemic, plummeting economic markets, closed boarders and increased political tensions. Many expatriates have been caught in the crosshairs and face uncertain futures.
This seminar is essential for anyone faced with the…
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