Newspapers and magazines are often filled with predictions, attention-grabbing headlines and content that incite fear amongst investors about where they’ve put their money. Whilst there are no guarantees when you’re in the business of investing, there are simple, basic principles which all investors need to know to maximise their chances of success. Our seven basic […]
Ethical Investing – Ask An Adviser
A question recently asked on the website AdviserRatings brings an issue that’s been circulating more frequently in the investment world – what exactly is ethical investing and how do I choose products that are ‘ethical’? Darren recently addressed this question on AdviserRatings: What constitutes an ethical investment? Is there a set of rules for something to be […]
Property vs Shares
It’s the age old question – property vs shares, which should I invest in? Australians have a love affair with property and if we’re comparing property vs shares on an emotional basis, then property is in a different league to shares. But if it came down to a return on investment, either could win on a […]
Changes to Super Rules from 1 July 2017
Superannuation rules are changing (again), so we thought it would be helpful to prepare a summary of the key changes and look at who they might impact. Superannuation Contribution Terms Contributions Payments to your super fund by your employer, yourself or someone else. Can be made as cash or other permitted form (e.g. ASX listed […]
Are All Investment Property Expenses Tax Deductible?
One of the most common misconceptions with investment properties is the belief that all expenses are tax deductible. While this would often suit the taxpayer, it is not the approach taken by the Australian Tax Office. There is an important difference between repairs & maintenance and improvements, and getting it right can help reduce tax […]