If you’re like most property investors, trawling through boxes of receipts to tally up your allowable deductions is probably not your idea of fun. So, how can you make tax time a little easier?  Here’s our pre-tax time checklist.  1. Gather all your documents in one place The earlier you get organised, the less painful tax time will be.   To get started, gather up all the paperwork your accountant may need, from private health insurance info to rental incom...

As we have seen with the recent east coast floods, unforeseen disasters can strike at any time. That’s why it’s so important to protect yourself and your family financially – with the right kind of insurance for when something unexpected happens. Sure, insurance may not be all that flashy and many people downright begrudge having to pay for it. But it gives you something that’s invaluable: peace of mind that your financial plans are protected, no matter what. Here ar...

FinancePath has been announced as a finalist in the Customer Service Business category at the annual Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia* (MFAA) State Excellence Awards. The Awards highlight brokers, broker businesses and staff who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, professionalism, ethics, growth and innovation. This is FinancePath’s second year as a finalist in the MFAA Excellence Awards. Judged by an independent panel of industry specialists, business...

FinancePath has been named as a finalist in The Adviser Better Business Awards for Best Customer Service. Director Chris Collard said “this prestigious award validates the passion, hard-work and dedication of our committed customer service team and their ability to consistently bring a GREAT customer experience to life”. “We are humbled to be recognised as an industry leader and are proud to be named as a finalist in the Better Business Awards 2022”.   Editor o...

In addition to capital growth and cash flow benefits, property investment may help improve your overall tax position. The attraction of investment property is the potential to build long term wealth. The ability to borrow a portion of the property value not only helps investors get into the market, but it also provides an opportunity to maximise returns through investment. But the capacity to borrow can also offer investors tax benefits depending on the structure of their property finance, ...