Redwood Advisory SMSF
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We will now address some of the key strategies that must be considered pre 30 June 2015. Self managed superannuation funds (“SMSF’s) are about strategy, and your strategy needs to be compliant with Superannuation Law. A sound SMSF strategy will ensure you achieve the maximum tax…
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Redwood Home Loans and Redwood Advisory SMSF Specialists will guide you through the SMSF Loans process from SMSF Set-up to settlement to ensure there are no surprises. After all – SMSFs are supposed to be fun. Below we describe the steps taken to ensure a smooth SMSF Loan process. 1. Your SMSF must be established…
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Buying property is an exciting experience, particularly if it is your first time. But, it can also be a daunting experience particularly constant press around the property bubble. Therefore it is important to surround yourself with a property investment advisor to determine your investment strategy for financial freedom. Currently, first home buyers are presented with…
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With interest rates at record lows – many Australians are asking the question – “How much do I need for a deposit to purchase my first home?”. This question will then determine the amount of your loan and ultimately your borrowing power. The bigger your deposit, the smaller your loan will be and the less…
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The first step in the journey to financial freedom is to approach your Redwood Home Loans Mortgage Broker to determine your borrowing power. This is important to know how much you can afford to spend on a property and repay on your home/ investment loan. By having an idea of what you can borrow, you…
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Whenever you see an interest rate, it may display this awesome low interest rate, then beside it you may see a ‘comparison rate’ which is considerably less attractive – with a (*) and no explanation for the higher rate. Understanding the comparison rate is imperative in choosing the right loan for you. The Comparison Rate…
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The Reserve Bank has cut official interest rates by 25 basis points to a fresh record low of 2 per cent, a fresh injection into the Australian economy and particularly the housing market. If passed on in full by Australia’s “Big 4” banks, this will indicate significant savings – approximately $60 per month on a…
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There are ‘mixed feelings’ by many Australians on the surge of Chinese investment in the Australian residential and commercial property market. Many ask the question – will the surge of Chinese investment in Australia real estate continue? Despite the announcement of new penalties by the Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”), Chinese investment will continue to grow in…
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If you’ve had your current home loan for a number of years, it’s likely that your needs have changed and most likely the RBA interest rate would have a favourable impact on your home loan providing a positive change for the consumer in todays competitive landscape. This will benefit you to ensure that you achieve…
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SMSF Property Investors – Don’t overlook the benefits of Property Depreciation Schedule The question of SMSF Depreciation comes up a lot with our clients. Redwood Advisory encourages clients to obtain a SMSF Property Depreciation Report to claim deductions where possible. Which expenses can I claim? SMSF Properties are entitled to claim depreciations when they complete their…
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