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What Are Fittings Compared to Fixtures?

“Does it stay or does it go?” If you’ve ever asked this question about something while inspecting a property to buy, sell, or lease, this blog is for you! The difference between fittings and fixtures can affect your rights, responsibilities, and even your final sale price or rental agreement. What are fittings and fixtures? Let’s…

What Is a Disbursement in Property?

When you’re buying, selling, or managing property, you have to deal with a lot of numbers. One set of numbers that often causes confusion is disbursements. These aren’t hidden fees or surprise costs. They’re a normal part of the property transaction process.  But if you don’t know what they are, you could end up disputing…

How to Save Tax on an Investment Property: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Sick of watching your rental income get chewed up by tax?  Of course you are, because you didn’t invest in property just to hand over a chunk of your returns to the ATO! Knowing how to cut your tax bill—legally, of course!—can make a big difference. We’ve compiled this guide for Australian individuals, trusts, and…

How Much Tax Do You Pay on an Investment Property in Australia?

An investment property can help build serious wealth, but if you don’t manage the tax side properly, you could end up handing over more cash to the ATO than you need to. If you’re confused about how much tax you’ll pay on your investment property, you’re not alone. From rental income to capital gains tax,…

Understanding the Exchange of Contracts Process

A lot of real estate and legal jargon gets thrown around when buying a property. If you’re buying for the first time, it can be confusing and overwhelming. Have you heard your real estate agent mention the “exchange of contracts”? This is one of the most crucial steps in securing your new home. What is…

Bridging Finance: Bridging the Gap With Pherrus

You’re house hunting, and then it happens: you find THE house. But your current home hasn’t sold yet!  In no time, excitement turns to stress. Do you let go of the perfect house and hope another will come along? Or is there a solution that will allow you to buy this house without the cash…

Bank Valuations: What’s the Deal?

Have you finally found the house you’ve been dreaming of? Or are you selling your home to move on to the next adventure, whether that’s downsizing, upsizing, or relocating? Before the bank hands over a loan to help you buy a place or help a buyer buy yours, they’ll want to know one thing—what’s the…

What is Mortgage Protection Insurance?

You’ve just signed the papers for your dream home. You’re picturing family dinners in the kitchen, lazy Sundays in the backyard, and the joy of finally calling this space your own.  But then a nagging thought creeps in…what happens if life takes an unexpected turn—an illness, an accident, or worse? How would your family keep…

When to Pay Capital Gains Tax on Property – Avoid the Pitfalls

Thinking of selling an investment or business property? Between finding the right buyer and sorting out paperwork, who wants to worry about getting hit with an unexpected tax bill? Knowing when to pay Capital Gains Tax on property means avoiding nasty surprises, keeping the tax office happy, and—most importantly—pocketing more of your well-deserved profit from…

Tips on How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Foreign Property

Are you thinking of selling your holiday home abroad or cashing in on your overseas investment property?  It pays to pause before putting up a “For Sale” sign. Selling a foreign property can trigger Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Australia. This tax can take a surprising chunk out of your property’s sale profit.  But with…