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Tax Question - Regarding Construction Loan Interest

Hey Brains Trust, quick question - doing taxes We have a construction loan on land and build in NSW - IO until build complete (intended as investment purposes) The loan started in January 2021, due …

Where to Buy Digital Yuan?

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows where to buy Chinese digital Yuan? What are your thoughts on the competitor for Bitcoin?

Best mortgage offer (Rate and Cashback) ATM for Investment Property - Looking to apply very soon

Looking to submit application very soon 90% LVR, Borrowing 650K, Prefer No LMI Purchase NSW investment only Prefer IO but P&I ok Prefer Offset (but negotiable) What are the best institutes / …

Super Contributions to My SMSF - A TAX question for the GURUs

Seeking ADVICE only… no liability held Weve recently set up our SMSF (Bare Trust and Deed), with my significant other to purchase an IP. We still have our industry funds for our insurance …

Sydney Airport Carpark

I am flying out of state for 3 days in late February 2020 from Sydney to Gold Coast. Does anyone have cheap car parking codes or ideas for that duration? I can remember paying $10 per day…. …

MORTGAGE - if I Use The Equity out of a House to Purchase a Property, Do I Need to Be on The Title of The New House

Does the names on the mortgage have to be on the title of the house?

Who do you use for Landlord Insurance for your investment property?

My investment property is nearly ready in Brisbane. Who do you use for landlord insurance? What specific benefits am I looking for? I know some faults could be covered in the strata in regards to …

Renting a Vehicle With or Without Insurance?

I am looking at renting a vehicle in Gold Coast for a couple of days through the website - easyrentcars.com. Do you know how I can avoid paying the 3rd party insurance associated with the rental? I …

Groupon Australia

Did Anyone Else forget to redeem their Amaysim Groupon Voucher?

I thought it was to expire at the end of the month! Didn't check and so when I decided to redeem it today, Guess what? The damn thing has already expired. Any ideas if its worth contacting …

Lifestyle Change at 40 Something

Were in our 40s, where would you recommend a lifestyle change to : Currently living in Canberra, but this winter has been harsh, summer is no better - too damn hot or too damn cold. Looking for …

Salary Packaging - What Is The Maximum

I currently work for a not for profit organisation and salary package the maximum $15,900. If I got another part time job, for another organisation, can I salary package from that as well? Or is …

How does a voluntary contribution (church tithing) affect EOFY tax claim?

I know an accountant or Tax person could advise, but am enthusiastic by the knowledge of oz barginer's, and was wandering…. How does tithing affect a tax return? I pay approx 10% of …

Virgin Australia

What to Bid to Upgrade to Business Class Seat? Is It Worth It?

I am flying cattle class on Virgin next week from Canberra to Melbourne. I received an email asking if I wanted to put in a bid to upgrade my seat to Business Class. Would you be prepared to take …

Goin to Vietnam (HCM), Do I need USD to pay for Stamping Fee, or VND for VOA

Its my first trip to Vietnam (HCM), ive made the first initial step by applying for a visitors visa to Vietnam. Do they have money machines to withdrawl money to pay for the stamping? or am I going …

Boarding a Ship at WHITE BAY CRUISE TERMINAL - SYDNEY

What is the easiest way to board the P and O cruise at White Bay cruise terminal? I thought we were boarding by Circular Quay, but perhaps not when embarkation states White Bay Cruise Terminal. Is …