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Pitfalls and hidden gems

By Finance Help, Investing In Property
Navigating the dos and don'ts of investment property returns. Rental properties and holiday homes are once again in the sights of the Australian Tax Office, which has had growing success identifying erroneous claims. Last year about 70 per cent of returns related to investment properties audited by the ATO had…
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Loyal to a fault

By Finance Help, Refinancing My Home Loan
It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost. Sticking with the same loan longer than three years can cost borrowers thousands, with competition to win business resulting in new customers paying lower rates than existing ones. This so-called loyalty…
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Homework project

By Finance Help
Hide in a cupboard, launch an escape pod or retreat to the garage - you may have more options than you think to create a peaceful home office. If we've learned anything in the past 12 months, it's that study nooks no longer cut the mustard. They may be great…
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