New South Wales Stamp Duty Set To Be Axed?
New South Wales Stamp Duty Set To Be Axed? The NSW Government has announced a plan to abolish stamp duty and replace it with a land tax, in a bid to make property [...]
As an Expat How do I Benefit from the Depreciation Allowance that we get at Home.. the Division 40 and 43 Non-Cash Deductions?
As an Expat How do I Benefit from the Depreciation Allowance that we get at Home.. the Division 40 and 43 Non-Cash Deductions?
Aussie Expat Finance Workshop ~ Pick a Melbourne Cup Winner!
Aussie Expat Finance Workshop ~ Pick a Melbourne Cup Winner! Small Things That Can Help Anyone In a Big Way! Some of the topics covered today included: - Structuring your #Mortgage to [...]
The RBA Flags A Cup Day Interest Rate Cut
The RBA Flags A Cup Day Interest Rate Cut The odds of an interest rate cut at the next meeting of the RBA appear to be increasing by the day, after Governor [...]
House Prices Continue to Defy the Critics
House Prices Continue to Defy the Critics The latest house price data from CoreLogic has been released and it’s showing what many in the real estate industry have known for some time, [...]
Moving From Responsible to Sensible & Responsible Lending
Moving From Responsible to Sensible & Responsible Lending On Friday, the Federal Government announced the biggest change to lending standards we’ve seen since the GFC and it could make finance a lot [...]
The Property Price Surge Continues but the RBA are Watching
The Property Price Surge Continues but the RBA are Watching Property prices have started the year in the same fashion they ended 2019, but the RBA is starting to take note. The [...]
Tax Changes Hit Expats Main Residence CGT Exemption
Tax Changes Hit Expats Main Residence CGT Exemption I have always struggled to comprehend how this legislation is going to actually reduce the pressure on housing affordability as the ultimate outcome will [...]
As Property Prices Rise Can Sellers Meet Buyer Demand?
As Property Prices Rise Can Sellers Meet Buyer Demand? 2019 has started to look like a tale of two halves. In the early part of the year, property pundits were doom and [...]
Will Brisbane Be the Big Winner from the Sydney Boom?
Will Brisbane Be the Big Winner from the Sydney Boom? When asked most people would consider Sydney to be a far stronger economy than Brisbane, with far higher wages. Sydney is a [...]
Could APRA Be Forced to Act Again ?
Could APRA Be Forced to Act Again ? As investors and homeowners have been cheering the recent rebound in house prices in Sydney and Melbourne, the housing regulator is once again keeping [...]
Melbourne & Sydney Benefiting from the RBA’s Cut
Melbourne & Sydney Benefiting from the RBA’s Cut There is growing speculation that the RBA is rapidly running out of bullets to fire after the latest rate cut saw the official cash [...]
The Spring Selling Season is Getting Set to Heat Up
The Spring Selling Season is Getting Set to Heat Up The early indicators are starting to look good for property prices as buyers are starting to show their hands ahead of the [...]
The Pro’s and Con’s of AirBnB in Australia
The Pro’s and Con’s of AirBnB in Australia The share economy has changed the way many of us operate from how we get around (Uber), to how we get our food delivered [...]
HECS Repayments For Expats
HECS Repayments For Expats It’s pretty clear that the Australian Government is doing whatever it can to clamp down on those Australian's living and working overseas who are (generally speaking) not paying [...]
Are We Set For an Extended Period of Low Rates?
Are We Set For an Extended Period of Low Rates? Australia could very well be in for a period of ultra-low interest rates, which has the potential to drag on for many [...]
Green Shoots Are Starting to Appear for Property Prices
Green Shoots Are Starting to Appear for Property Prices Property markets in both Sydney and Melbourne are showing the early stages of prices stabilising with the first signs of growth since the [...]
Will Immigration Cuts Impact Property Prices?
Will Immigration Cuts Impact Property Prices? There is little doubt that much of Australia’s economic success has been built on the back of a very open policy towards immigration. Last year, 163,000 [...]
How To Get The Best Tax Benefits When Renovating Your Investment Property
How To Get The Best Tax Benefits When Renovating Your Investment Property Properties, like most things, gradually deteriorate over time. This means that after a certain period, your property will require a [...]
What To Know Before Starting To Invest In Real Estate
What To Know Before Starting To Invest In Real Estate When we hear the words ‘investing’ and ‘real estate’, a trigger goes off in our minds, and we immediately think of dollar [...]
What To Expect From The Housing Market In 2019
What To Expect From The Housing Market In 2019 A new year has begun, and many Australians will be revisiting their investment portfolios to see if it’s still meeting their needs and [...]
Why should expats invest in Australian Property?
Why should expats invest in Australian Property? If you’re an expat and you plan on returning to Australia when you retire, or even before that, it makes sense to have a solid foot [...]
What you need to know if you’re planning to move overseas from Australia for tax residency purposes
What you need to know if you’re planning to move overseas from Australia for tax residency purposes The decision to leave Australia for a [...]
High Yield High Risk Property Investment – What You Should Think About
High Yield High Risk Property Investment – What You Should Think About When it comes to calculating the rental yield of a property, it’s only natural as a property investor to look for [...]
How Owning Your Own Home Can Be The Best Way To Get Some Much Needed Security When You Retire
How Owning Your Own Home Can Be The Best Way To Get Some Much Needed Security When You Retire Owning a house is one of the most essential methods in wealth accumulation, [...]
Is Australian Off-The-Plan Property Investment For You?
Is Australian Off-The-Plan Property Investment For You? Investing in a property in another country is a leap that requires trust and confidence. Investing in Australian residential property developments from abroad remains a [...]
How Much Should You Be Spending On A First Time Property Investment?
How Much Should You Be Spending On A First Time Property Investment? Ask a group of people what they think is the perfect value of a property investment and you will get [...]
The Annual Vacancy Fee – What You Need To Know
The Annual Vacancy Fee – What You Need To Know If you own a home or are planning to buy property but might not occupy it for a certain amount of time [...]
What You Should Consider When Buying A Property Investment In Australia
What You Should Consider When Buying A Property Investment In Australia Investing in Australian property is a great way to make the most out of your portfolio, but when it comes to [...]
Want To Help Your Kids Get Into Investment Property In Australia? Consider A Family Guarantee
Want To Help Your Kids Get Into Investment Property In Australia? Consider A Family Guarantee Are you a parent that wants to help your child with buying property in Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra [...]
CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR NON-RESIDENTS
CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR NON-RESIDENTS Will Capital Gains Tax for "Principal Place of Residence" be Expats next hurdle? Here are 5 examples taken from the exposure Draft. (To read the full document please click the [...]
How Owning Your Own Home Can Be The Best Way
How Owning Your Own Home Can Be The Best Way To Get Some Much Needed Security When You Retire Many homeowners have experienced some form of shock when the global financial [...]
“We’ll be right”
April News 18 April, 2017 “We’ll be Right” – Australia’s Economy has shrugged off financial crises for quarter of a century Firstly, as an update the RBA continued to keep the official [...]
Australia’s economy is on a roll – Have Australian Interest Rates bottomed?
March News March 14 2017 Australia's economy is on a roll - Have Australian Interest Rates bottomed? The Reserve Bank of Australia left the benchmark rate unchanged on Tuesday 7th March 2017, maintaining it at [...]
Start investing in property at a young age. These are the steps you need to take!
Any seasoned investor knows that the younger you begin investing in property the better the financial gains will be down the road. Eager young investors are well-placed to reap the many benefits of property [...]
Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2017
January News January 13, 2017 Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2017 I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and a prosperous 2017 ahead and let’s enjoy the [...]
A Newbies Guide To Navigating The Australian Property Investment Market And How To Invest With Confidence
It is common for new property investors to feel overwhelmed when thinking that property investment might be the way that they achieve their wealth creation goals. In order to invest with confidence you need [...]
Invest now, retire later – Why retirement property like “Retirement Cities” are in Australia’s future
Retirement may seem eons away but it is never too early to invest in your retirement plans. Wouldn't you like to enjoy a more stress-free lifestyle in your golden years by making a few [...]
Commercial property fortunes in Sydney eclipses Singapore’s softening rental market
Singapore or Sydney? Both are world-class cities for both residential and commercial property investment. But in the world of real estate not all things are created equal. Statistics have revealed that Sydney ranks as [...]
Buy things that Central Bankers haven’t been buying
It’s been an interesting time since the last news article went out where the saying “Much ado about nothing” could be viewed as a paradox. We have seen global markets continue their run of serenity [...]
The New RBA 1.5% Rate: What This means for Australian Property Investors
As I speculated last Monday, the June quarter CPI report gave the Governor enough ammunition to act. The Reserve Bank said a rate cut will create "room for even stronger growth" as the inflation [...]
Rate Cut or Not ?
Hi Everyone Commentators are divided as to the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing another interest rate cut in August, especially in light of the June Quarter CPI report that has just [...]
The Post Budget and pre-Election update
Hi Everyone, As we head into the end of the Financial Year for 2016 in Australia, I think it is worth looking at some of the perhaps surprising data that has appeared. Australia’s economy [...]
6 Steps to Get Started Investing in Property
For the majority of us, we’ve all considered investing in property but may not know where to start. Our goal at Wise Guru is to ensure that our clients are educated and empowered to [...]
Investing in Property for Your Retirement
If you’re an Australian expat living and working in Singapore, without mandatory superannuation contributions, it’s important that you have an alternative retirement strategy in place. Investing in property can be a highly profitable strategy. [...]
5 TOP TIPS for International Investors in Australian Property
Australian property is a popular destination for international investors looking for lower risk and consistent capital growth. We’ve outlined 5 top tips as a guide for international buyers looking to get started in investing [...]
‘The New Normal’ – The Future for Australia’s Interest Rates
I thought it would be relevant to share my thoughts about this concept that I keep hearing over and over from Fund Managers (especially in the Fixed Income markets) that we have entered a [...]
Property vs. Shares – The Age Old Dilemma
“Should I invest in property or should I invest in shares..?” – A question that has puzzled investors across the globe for decades…and will likely continue to do so. There is no short answer [...]
The Successful Property Investor’s Checklist for Australian Property Investment
Here are our top tips for new and experienced property investors, our Successful Property Investor's Checklist for Australian Property Investment. These 7 tips will give you a guide to the important considerations for your [...]
Launch of Wise Guru Property Investment Blog
Our team at Wise Guru Pte Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of our property investment in Australia blog. Following this launch we will be providing relevant tips and strategies for investors, both [...]
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