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There are two basic questions you need to ask yourself when considering whether to manage your tenanted property. They are: could I do the job well and, if so, do I want to? Job description of a property manager The bread and butter tasks of…

Should you buy before you sell?

by wsgadmin2020-06-29

Blog, Tips

Selling and buying a home at the same time presents certain challenges, so it’s important to decide on s strategy and your fall-back plan. Before you consider the purchase of a new home it is essential to evaluate your financial situation. Start by establishing the…

Finance Case Study #9

by wsgadmin2020-06-22

Blog, Case Study

People with multiple loans consolidate and refinance to free up cash flow. Recently, one of our smart clients decided it would be wise to look at refinancing and consolidating some debts. They were outlaying over $3,900 in repayments each month and knew they needed to…

Mortgage repayment pause – what the next few months could mean for you.

by wsgadmin2020-06-17

Blog, Finance, Home Loan, Mortgage Refinance

When it was announced by major banks and lenders that they would be temporarily pausing mortgage repayment requirements, it’s not surprising that many mortgage-holders assumed banks were offering an interest-free period. Unfortunately, that assumption was very wrong. Even during a pause, the interest still accrues…

Will tax time look different for you?

by wsgadmin2020-06-17

Blog, Tax

The end of the financial year is just around the corner, and for those people who have been working from home over the pandemic, tax returns may be a bit more involved this year – but hopefully in a good way. Home office expenses have,…