Before You Buy a Property: Checklist
Written by Tricia Williams, Manager - Edney Ryan Mortgage & FinanceBuying property, for many of us, is the biggest financial decision we will make – one influenced by both emotional and rational factors. Here is a simple checklist of recommended steps to take before making an offer or bidding at auction. Obtain finance pre-approval (read more below) Research the area (we... Read more
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Edney Ryan Group is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Balmoral Swim for Cancer, a family-friendly open water, charity event raising funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute. It is a unique event as it is one of the few swims held within the safety and beauty of Sydney Harbour. A great event for all comers. The swim is... Read more
Overcapitalising: The Risk of Spending Too Much on Improvements
Written by Tricia Williams - Manager, Edney Ryan Mortgage & FinanceBy Tricia Williams, Manager – Edney Ryan Mortgage & Finance Renovating your home or investment property can be a wonderful way to make it more appealing to buyers and increase its overall value. However, there’s a fine line between spending money to make your property more appealing and overcapitalising on your renovations. In this article, we look at overcapitalising.... Read more
Each year we compile current tax rates and key superannuation data in our handy quick reference guide. You can request a hard copy by phoning (02) 9908 9888, email marketing@edneyryan.com.au or view the booklet online here.
Foreign Residents – CGT Withholding Tax Changes
Written by Angela Boyd - Senior Associate, Edney Ryan LegalThis existing withholding tax assists the collection of foreign residents’ Australian tax liabilities. Where a foreign resident sells certain taxable Australian property, the purchaser is required to withhold an amount from the purchase price and pay that amount to the ATO (see our previous article on this topic). Australian residents selling real property will need to obtain a clearance certificate from... Read more
Foreign Investors – Duty Increases
Written by Angela Boyd - Senior Associate, Edney Ryan LegalNSW Home Affordability Measures The NSW Government has announced a number of measures designed to improve housing affordability across NSW from 1 July 2017. Some of changes in the housing affordability package will affect foreign residents purchasing residential property in NSW. Stamp Duty Surcharge Increases: Foreign residents already pay a 4% surcharge on stamp duty. This will double to 8%.... Read more
Paying Interest in Advance on Investment Loans
Written by Tricia Williams - Manager, Edney Ryan Mortgage & FinanceOne taxation strategy is to prepay the interest on a loan for the next 12 months and claim a tax deduction in the current financial year. Prepaying interest is a way of bringing forward a tax saving that would have been claimed the next financial year. The maximum prepayment period allowed is 12 months The... Read more
Highlights of the Federal Budget 2017
Written by Stephen Ryan, Director - Edney Ryan Chartered AccountantsEach year it is fascinating to observe how the Budget is received. Most commentators subjectively assess the Treasurer’s efforts by how they, or their interest group, is expected to be impacted. But is it possible to assess a budget more objectively? According to the stock market and rating agencies the Treasurer has done a reasonably good job. The ASX is... Read more
Low Bank Valuations Pose a Risk for Buyers
Written by Tricia Williams, Manager - Edney Ryan Mortgage & FinanceLow bank valuations are a real risk, particularly for buyers with smaller deposits, and especially in a booming market. Consider the following scenario. Hollie and Sam are preparing to buy a new home in their popular suburb. The house they want is for auction, and they expect it will sell for around $1.8 million. They’ve saved enough for a 20%... Read more