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Depreciation and the Instant Asset Write-off – Economic Stimulus Package 2020
Here’s what you need to know about the changes to depreciation allowances and the instant asset write-off changes as part of the Governments $17.6 billion coronavirus economic stimul… Here’s what you need to know about the changes to depreciation allowances and the instant asset write-off changes as part of the Governments $17.6 billion coronavirus economic…
Read MorePercentage of property investors with an ‘in-depth audit’ from the ATO
On the 30th April 2020 the release of the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, titled ‘Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes’ was tabled with… On the 30th April 2020 the release of the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, titled ‘Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes’…
Read MoreReview of the Ripehouse Advisory COVID-19 vs Australian Property Report
I recently took part in the Ripehouse COVID-19 survey along with 146 other industry experts and academics and have now been able to view the report in full. I commend the team for… I recently took part in the Ripehouse COVID-19 survey along with 146 other industry experts and academics and have now been able…
Read MoreRegulation of Building Standards – Final NSW Government Report
On the 30th April 2020 the release of the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, titled ‘Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes’ was tabled with… On the 30th April 2020 the release of the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, titled ‘Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes’…
Read MoreCoronavirus create most competitive building environment since the GFC
A study by MCG Quantity Surveyors has revealed property owners are now securing the most competitive building and renovation environment in almost a decade. MCG Quantity Surveyors… A study by MCG Quantity Surveyors has revealed property owners are now securing the most competitive building and renovation environment in almost a decade. MCG Quantity Surveyors… A…
Read MoreHow I’d Repair The Government’s Homebuilder Policy
I’ve been buoyed by the political bipartisanship that’s, so far, seen us deal successfully with the health risks and financial pitfalls from the coronavirus crisis. Up until recently, there’s been a joint effort from both sides of the fence to find workable solutions. I say ‘up until recently’ because one policy just put a handbrake…
Read MoreRenovation Cash Grants – Please, Prime Minister, I want some more
I went out for dinner last night. This would not normally be a news story, but in the current landscape, I could write an article just about that!!!!! Fresh in the back of my mind was the article that I recently wrote for the Australian Financial Review, about the Federal Government’s announcement on Monday of…
Read MoreFinal NSW Government Report into Building Standards and Quality
On the 30th April 2020 the release of the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, titled ‘Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes’ was tabled with the Clerk of the Parliaments of NSW. The report and its recommendations are now with the government for consideration. The government is required to respond to…
Read MoreEnsuring your home is adequately insured – What you need to know
Please raise your hands if you have received the “Dear Local resident” letter in the mailbox offering you the free property appraisal on your property? Yes, it appears we have all had one at some point in time. Today one of our staff brought in one such letter and showed it to me and asked:…
Read MoreYou Have Missed The Boat There Is An Embargo – Insurance update
The bushfires have steadied, the fires that were out of control are now under control, if not now largely all extinguished. It is now time for the long road to recovery. Many endless hours of insurance assessing, demolition of existing destroyed properties, delays due to contaminated waste (older house with asbestos), thousands of kilometres of…
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