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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…

What You Need To Know About Total Reportable Fringe Benefits

Are you considering a job that offers more than just a salary? Perks like a company car or gym membership can make a job offer much more tempting! Before signing the contract, you must understand the Total Reportable Fringe Benefits Amount (TRFBA). While you don’t pay income tax directly on your TRFBA, it can impact…

Ready To Grow? Your Guide to SME Loans in Australia

Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) comes with big opportunities…and big challenges, too!  You’ve got the vision, the drive, and the market demand. But when it comes to cash flow, things may not always add up the way you’d like. Maybe you need funding to expand, invest in equipment, or cover unexpected costs. That’s…

Retail Accounting and the Retail Method

You’re great at running your store: keeping customers happy, managing stock, and making sales. But when it comes to accounting, it’s a different story. One look at your financial reports, and you’re thinking, Why does this all look like a foreign language? If you’ve ever struggled with inventory numbers that don’t match, profit margins that…

Funding Your Dreams: How To Get a Business Loan in Australia

Have you got an established, thriving café with an old espresso machine on its last legs? Or is your new online store blowing up, and you need more stock fast? Whatever the case, a business loan can keep your business running smoothly or take it to the next level. But finding the right business loan…

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…