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Overall the Sydney house prices are likely to decline by 0-4 percent in 2011 while the rents are likely to increase by more than 7 percent. Here are some Sydney house prices and rents predictions for 2011. (1) Vacancy rates to remain tight for most of the market and that means at least 7-9 per …
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Question: We currently have a $80,000 balance on the mortgage of our principal place of residence. We have $80,000 in a 5 per cent savings account with one of the big four banks and wonder how we could get more for it. Should we use the $80,000 savings to pay off our mortgage or we …
This free Baby Bonus or Paid Parental Leave Calculator Excel spreadsheet is developed to assist parents to decide whether they should take the baby bonus or paid parental leave by examining the after tax family income of the two options. Because you can only get either the Baby Bonus or Paid Parental Leave and if …
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This free Traditional vs Hybrid Car Purchase Analysis Calculator is built to help you find out which car you should purchase by examining net present value (NPV) of the two purchase options. You are considering the purchase of a new vehicle. There are two options for the auto acquisition: a traditional gas-powered car or a …
Question: I would like to know how to reduce capital gains tax on investment properties by putting some of the proceeds into super. I sold an investment property in July 2010, which after the 50 percent discount has a CGT liability of $200,000. Can you explain the process of putting the money into super to …
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Question: I am thinking of selling some land. I will pay out the mortgage on it and have $80,000 profit. Is there any way I could minimize the capital gains tax on sale of land? What sort of capital gains tax would I pay on land sale? Answer: If you have the property for more …
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Home prices remained stable in October 2010 but subsequent interest rate rises and a greater supply of housing is likely to see falls in the coming year. According to recent RP Data, for the three months to October 2010, capital city housing values were up in Canberra (2.4 per cent seasonally adjusted), Darwin (1.7 per cent), …