How to buy a house when you have a HECS or HELP debt

Paying off your education is no reason to put off buying property. You can remember it now: sitting in a chair at the back of the lecture theatre, chatting to your friends and ignoring the debt that each day at university was plunging you into. But now you’re older and wiser, and reality has set … Read more

Top 10 common GST mistakes in BAS reports

It’s easy to make a mistake when preparing your BAS. The key is to be aware of common pitfalls so you can avoid them.  Thankfully, with online accounting software, preparing your own Business Activity Statement (BAS*) is easier. Even so, the ATO has identified a number of mistakes commonly made in the BAS reporting form. Here are … Read more

Handle your after-auction matters like a pro

There’s a bit to sort out once your auction has wrapped up. We’re here to guide you through the key financial to-do’s after your auction – whether you’ve sold or getting ready for round two after passing in.  What happens with the buyer’s deposit? How it’s paid As the seller, how the deposit gets paid is your call – … Read more