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FREE Christmas events in Melbourne
Christmas time can be the best time of year to make life long memories with friends and family. It can also be the most expensive
21 December 2017
WhiteStar Finance & Conveyancing blogs
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Why first home buyers should consider ‘Rentvesting’
‘Rentvesting’ is a strategy that more Australians, especially first home buyers, are using to enter the property market and build equity faster. ‘Rentvesting’ is the
21 December 2017
Bad Credit
What you need to know about the 2018 Comprehensive Credit Reporting Mandate
Very recently, the Federal Government announced that laws will be introduced to mandate Comprehensive Credit Reporting in 2018. Before we get into specific details about
19 December 2017
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More Great News for Ballarat: Property Investors, Tenants, and Residents
Australia’s largest Regional City is making headlines for all the right reasons. We have been talking to you about the investment potential in Ballarat quite
13 December 2017
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New Year’s Resolutions Checklist
Setting New Year’s Resolutions can be very exciting. It’s when your dreams and aspirations run wild and confidence can skyrocket. The key to achieving the
6 December 2017
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Proposed changes to renting in Victoria
The significant reforms recently announced by the Andrews Government have caused quite a concern amongst agents and landlords.
24 October 2017
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Property Investors: lodge your tax return by Oct 31 or you may be penalised
The tax deadline of October 31 is approaching. For property investors, in particular, failing to act quickly and responsibly may result in a lower return
11 October 2017
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Why is refinancing so popular?
Refinancing is the process of finding a more suitable home loan product to help you achieve a particular goal.
11 October 2017
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The household expenditure survey results are out. Where can the biggest savings be found?
On average, Australians have a total weekly expenditure of approximately $1,425 (that’s $190 more than six years ago).
11 October 2017
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RBA announces real-time bank transfers to start in 2017
According to the RBA, the ‘new payment platform’ (NPP) is on track to launch in late 2017.
11 October 2017
Accounting
2017/2018 budget changes that may affect you
There are many 2017/2018 Federal Budget changes that may impact you and your family.
12 July 2017
Accounting
Landlords, our tax tips can save you more! Download our checklist.
As tax time approaches, we would like to highlight a few things. Download free tax time checklist
12 July 2017
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Go Regional!
Regional Australia is being spoken about for a number of reasons; growth in employment and infrastructure, enhanced connectivity to CBD’s and major cities, widespread affordable property options, quality schools and recreational choices
12 July 2017
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Buy your first home or invest? Consider this…
As a first-time property buyer, it can be difficult to decide when and how to enter Australia’s competitive property market. These are two of the most accessible options:
12 July 2017
Accounting
4 ways to slash your property income tax bill
As tax time approaches we’ve had many questions from clients about how to legitimately reduce your tax bill as an investment property owner.
12 July 2017