Accounting
Getting the most from your next tax return
Tax laws, and in particular claiming for expenses, can be a daunting prospect for most people outside the profession. And while there are undoubtedly many
4 February 2021
WhiteStar Finance & Conveyancing blogs
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How to choose a property management company
Leanne, our head of property management, offers her insights into what to look for when choosing a property management company. Finding and buying the ideal
4 February 2021
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Thinking about an investment property? Our top six tips could help you avoid disaster.
Our senior investment consultant Clayton, offers his top tips for finding the right investment property. Research the area and get advice from experts. Always make
4 February 2021
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Why 2021 may be the ‘Year of the Homebuyer’
The WhiteStar broking team explain why 2021 could be your year for property. Only a month into the new year, and already our brokers are
4 February 2021
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WhiteStar’s First home Buyers checklist
Buying your first home can be a bit daunting particularly when you’re young. WhiteStar Finance can help you. Knowing the steps for successfully buying a
22 December 2020
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What is conveyancing?
Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, there are many critical steps to be managed, most of which have legal implications and
4 November 2020
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Mortgage deferrals and their impact on future finance.
Across Australia, the Covid-19 mortgage pauses will soon be coming to an end. And while approved deferrals on repayments have been invaluable to many borrowers,
14 September 2020
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Are Victoria’s regional centres the rental goldmine you’re searching for?
Solid and rising rental returns are an intrinsic part of most people’s property investment strategy. However, in the quest for such returns, many people make
19 August 2020
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Making the most of incredible opportunities
Despite all that’s happening in the world, on the home front there’s rarely been a time when the conditions have been so positive for those
27 July 2020
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Property management – outsource or keep it personal
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
6 July 2020
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Should you buy before you sell?
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
29 June 2020
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Finance Case Study #9
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
22 June 2020
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Mortgage repayment pause – what the next few months could mean for you.
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
17 June 2020
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Will tax time look different for you?
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
17 June 2020
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The 5 mistakes to avoid as a first-time property investor
Investing in property can bring fantastic rewards but, as with all investing it is not without risks. Many of those risks however, can be reduced
19 March 2020