May 2008

Tax tips for property investors

With the current tightening of the property market and increases in the cost of living it has never been more important to take full advantage of any eligible tax deductions available.
When it comes to property investors, it pays to have all of your deductions accounted for. We have developed a list of tax tips for [...]

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ATO keeping their eye on property investors

Peak accounting body CPA Australia has warned that Australians who own rental properties will be under increased scrutiny from the tax office in the coming months.
The ATO is responding to a sharp increase in rental losses (where taxpayers are claiming rental expenses far greater than the actual rental income earned) in recent years. CPA Australia [...]

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If interest rates rise by another 1%…

A recent survey has found 47% of property investors and one third of homeowners could be forced to sell up if interest rates increase by 1%.
This is certainly worrying news for many Australians, at a time when ANZ have predicted interest rates will rise by 0.5% before the end of 2008, with the bank tipping [...]

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Red diamond spa

This is a serious, serious bathtub. The first thing you’ll notice are the two waterproof HDTVs that pop up out of concealed side panels. There’s also an integrated Champagne holder, fully electronic controls (including automatic temperature hold), solid gold highlighting, and a whole bunch of Swarovski crystals leaded amorphous solids.

The best part is it has [...]

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The Louvre – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We’re not ones to bring you too much overseas architecture, but one something outstandingly notable comes along we’ll bring it to your attention.
This is the interior of the Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Nouvel has been awarded the 2008 Pritzker Prize, the highest honor for architecture, for his creative experimentation [...]

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Marquette Turner now a member of the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate

Marquette Turner Luxury Homes is very proud to announce that we have been recognised by the most prestigious international body in real estate. We have been named as Members of the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, recognising our outstanding commitment to service and innovation and our consistent record results.
There are only a handful [...]

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