Rental Property Alert

Apr 07
2010

In the tight financial times ahead, rental property owners may be tempted to be charitable toward family members. The Tax Office is very clear on this and I quote the ATO web site:

Non-commercial rental

If you let a property – or part of a property – at less than normal commercial rates, this may limit the amount of deductions you can claim.

Example 7: Renting to a family member

Mr and Mrs Hitchman were charging their previous Queensland tenants the normal commercial rate of rent – $180 per week. They allowed their son, Tim, to live in the property at a nominal rent of $40 per week. Tim lived in the property for four weeks. When he moved out, the Hitchmans advertised for tenants.

Although Tim was paying rent to the Hitchmans, the arrangement was not based on normal commercial rates. As a result, the Hitchmans cannot claim a deduction for the total rental property expenses for the period Tim was living in the property. Generally, a deduction can be claimed for rental property expenses up to the amount of rental income received from this type of non-commercial arrangement.

Assuming that during the four weeks of Tim’s residence the Hitchmans incurred rental expenses of more than $160, these deductions would be limited to $160 in total – that is, $40 x 4 weeks.

If Tim had been living in the house rent free, the Hitchmans would not have been able to claim any deductions for the time he was living in the property.”

This example makes it crystal clear. If you get caught fudging the figures, the tax office has made it as clear they will be cracking down hard. Don’t risk it. Help the kids buy their own property instead. There are a myriad First Home Buyer inducements out there.

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First Home Buyers Should Not Panic

May 14
2009

Although the First Home Owners Grant Boost has only been extended for a short time, the original grant will continuing to give first home buyers a leg up past December 31 2009. The boost was a top up of the original FHOG of $7000 for both new builds and established houses. So any extension represents a bonus.

Don’t forget you can still save for your first home with the Governments “First Home Buyers Deposit Saver Scheme.” No need to rush, house price’s may well come down 20% post 31 December 2009, as the depression deepens! So keep saving.

In the mean time speak to a quality Mortgage Broker about how much you need to save.

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First Home Owner Boost Gets Extended

May 13
2009

Good news for you first home buyers busily saving for your first home. You now have an extra six months to take advantage of the Rudd governments $7000 or $14000 boost.

It seems all the original criteria remain the same, with just the date for expiry extended to 30th September 2009, in its current form and to 31st december 2009 with slightly reduced benefits. So get your skates on, free up your cash. Sell that expensive car and take the bus, cut out excessive spending on entertainment and clothes, give up smoking and take a part-time job. Above all save, save, save.

Unfortunately property prices have gone up because of the boost, but there are still some reasonably priced properties available and interest rates are at historical lows.

Do you have a granny who is ready for the nursing home? Why not buy her house? You could even let her stay as boarder after you take over. You will save on agents fees at least. She may be happy that her home is staying in the family.

There are heaps of things you can do to find a reasonably priced home. Please be innovative, think outside the square. However, make sure you abide by the rules of the boost. I hear the government will be checking up on people.

If you dont have a contact with a Bank or Mortgage Broker, I am now using Easy-Loans for my customers. All the work is done either by email, instant messenger or telephone, hassel free.

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Mortgage Rates To Drop Further

Apr 16
2009

The signs are right for a further drop in the variable home loan rates.

My information is that one of the big four Australian Banks may be about to break ranks and cut their variable home loan interest rate dramatically. With rates already at historical lows, a further drop will provide a welcome lift to first home buyers, those with big borrowings, the economy and the many small business’s in need of a cash flow boost with cheaper credit. Check out what a rate drop will do for you.

I have been trying to embrace the teachings in The Secret dvd my wife gave me for my birthday. When I heard about the possibility of a one of the big four Banks breaking ranks over not passing on the RBA cuts I was chuffed, as one of the things I have been visualising, is a better rate on my home loan. I recently purchased a work book to record the things I want to attract. maybe it is working! I guess I will find out when the news breaks.



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