Karen W. Goulburn North, NSW 0 Likes 0 Followers We are both on Centrelink pensions we have seperated but share care and a housing place as we have two children who have severe lifelong disabilities and care for one child each. They are just about to be left a house in a will from family would it be smart to put it straight into the children's names or into one of our names as we will be lifelong guardians? 8 years ago
David T. Hornsby, NSW 5 Likes 0 Followers Our daughter has just got her P’s and we are looking at getting her a car. If our budget is around $15-16000 does anyone have any recommendations as to the type of car? 8 years ago
Debbie R. Urana, NSW 0 Likes 0 Followers Hi we are a family of 3, Mum, Dad & Daughter. We are going to run a caravan park which pays $350pw retainer plus 30% of income. (Average annual income is only $110,000 so we will get about $33k pa plus retainer). We know we have to set up an abn but how would we do that so it shows each of us earns a third to reduce the tax? 8 years ago
Daniela G. Geebung, QLD 1 Likes 0 Followers I am a graduate accountant who is interested in commencing either the CA or CPA programs. The only thing that is holding me back is finding an external mentor. Unfortunately, in the company that I currently work none of my managers are accredited.How can I find an accredited mentor? 8 years ago
Suzie D. Stony Chute, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers I have a house in a good capital gains area and have moved into my partners house 6 months ago. He died and gifted me the house and 100 acre property. I have other income from smsf ( just turned 60), and another blue chip property shared with business partner. ( the rental provides a reasonable living for us both). My question is about the tax of the gift property in low capital gain area ( but where I choose to live) , and if I would best to rent the former dwelling, or sell it.? 8 years ago
Larry S. Melbourne, VIC 3 Likes 1 Followers Hi,The Australian Financial Review would like to interview a first-home buyer who will bid at auction this weekend for their first home. We would like to take their photo, find out their home buying story and then interview them after the auction to see how they went. This is to tie into the resurgence in first home buyers into the market. If you fit the bill or have a client that fits the bill, email me at larry.schlesinger@fairfaxmedia.com.au?ThanksLarry 8 years ago
Sarah W. Mccrae, VIC 0 Likes 0 Followers Hi, My dad is selling his house to give me money to buy my first home. around 400 thousand. we were just told we would have to pay tax on this. is there a way around this? We wanted the house to go in just my name for the first home owners grant. 8 years ago
Marie G. Mont Albert, VIC 0 Likes 0 Followers I have a margin loan that I've let the interest owed on accumulate. The interest accrued offsets my tax. I'm now nearing retirement (within 2 years) and wondering if i should start paying off the interest now and close it by retirement stage. The loan was used to purchase shares and i'd like to keep the shares if possible. Should i pay it off in the next 2 years or wait until post retirement? 8 years ago
Sarah M. Wantirna South, VIC 0 Likes 0 Followers My husband and I are starting a new business. We had to declare estimated salaries for employees for the rest of the financial year. We guess it might be approx 120k however now have decided to payroll all staff through an agency and staff will be covered by agency workcover. Will we still get a bill from workcover at the end of the financial year?? 8 years ago
Angela A. Ardeer, VIC 0 Likes 0 Followers Hi just wanting to know what the best investment options for about $150-$200k. Was thinking a long term investment account but what would be the best way to go with that. Also I currently receive a pension so it would have to be within what I could earn in interest which is I think is approx. $200 per week. What do you consider to be my best options? 8 years ago
Pal P. Springfield Lakes, QLD 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi just wanting to know if got shares for free and have now sold them for about $16000 what are the capital gains implications what is my cost base is it nil? Also I probably qualify for 12mths discount on the gain. Thanks in advance for your answers. 8 years ago
Paul RyanDirector North Sydney, NSW 303 Likes 295 Followers Comment: Come on Australian Home Loan borrowers, we need to reverse these headlines• 85% of Australian mortgage holders don’t know their home loan rate• Most Australian home loan customers are paying way more than needed on their mortgageLet’s be more proactive to find out the interest rate on our home loans and call your lender today to get a better rate. If you’re not sure how simply ask a question or call your mortgage or finance broker to help.Could one call save you thousands? 8 years ago
Gary m. Glenwood, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers How much can I currently have in my super to be eligible for a part pension? 8 years ago
Andrew K. Sussex Inlet, NSW 0 Likes 0 Followers Can a child of 7 Years old buy a property using her deceased mothers life insurance/super payout? 8 years ago
Kelvin D. Miranda, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers I own a house in palm beach on the Gold Coast ?and want to get a written valuation on it,it is currently rented out looking for a valuer in palm beach thx kel 8 years ago
Sheree J. Healesville, VIC 1 Likes 0 Followers HiMy husband is 63 and I am 61. We are both retired, my husband at 54/11 with a defined benefit superannuation pension. I retired at 59 due to if health. My portion of superannuation is approx. $100,000 and out financial advisor is suggestion we invest in La Trobe direct mortgage fund. I would then receive any interest earned paid to me each month.What are your thoughts on this?Sheree CMelbourne. 8 years ago
John A. Bradbury, SA 1 Likes 0 Followers Is a Commercial Letting Agent obliged to secure a bond from a perspective tenant before allowing a tenant to occupy a property? 8 years ago
Oz M. Oxley Park, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers Would like some recommendations for a quantity surveyor.I've contacted BMT and Washington Brown, BMT will carry out a home inspection for the report while Washington Brown stated that they'll do report without an inspection, Fittings details needed only? 8 years ago
John A. Bradbury, SA 1 Likes 0 Followers Does a Commercial Real Estate Agent acting for a Land Lord have an obligation to check the financials of a tenant before leasing a property? 8 years ago
Peter R. Lugarno, NSW 2 Likes 0 Followers I an looking for a cheap way stylise a property for sale ? 8 years ago
