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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Review

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Review

Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Commercial Property Related Party Lease Agreements A common strategy for SMSFs is to invest in commercial property and have your business lease the premises.  To stay compliant the arrangement needs to be on arm’s length terms (this...
Tip of the month – Lock dates in Xero

Tip of the month – Lock dates in Xero

It is important to lock periods in Xero once they are finalised to prevent any incorrect changes to take place and reports being changed once finalised.  Changes can happen accidentally which can cause issues that may not be found until year end. You can change and...
Implications of subdivision

Implications of subdivision

The tax implications and pitfalls of small-scale subdivisions You’ve got a block of land that’s perfect for a subdivision. The details have all been worked out with Council, the builders, and the bank. But, one important aspect has been left out; the tax implications....
Business succession

Business succession

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your business and maximising its capital value for you, the owners. When it comes to generational succession of a...
Is a second job worth it?

Is a second job worth it?

In an Uber the other day, the driver revealed that he had become a driver to pay for his second mortgage. He invested in property but with interest rates spiking, the only way he could hold onto the property was to earn additional income. His “day job” starts early...