simplyaskit Business Advisor North Sydney, NSW 216 Likes 401 Followers CBA and Westpac have announced cuts to their fixed rate home loan options, is know a good time for borrowers to be looking at fixed rates? 6 years ago
Gavin D. Clovelly, NSW 5 Likes 0 Followers Hi, I am 53 and would like to know what the difference between a pension fund and a superannuation fund? 6 years ago
Yasmin T. Morley, WA 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi, I'm starting my own business and have registered a business name, ABN and for GST and hoping to start in early May. My question is will l have to pay tax in June this year or could it be held over until June 2020 to help with cashflow stating up... thank you 6 years ago
Steven R. Lenah Valley, TAS 6 Likes 0 Followers How are the superannuation funds performing since royal commission? 6 years ago
Stephen M. Maitland, NSW 2 Likes 0 Followers We have a business and try and keep the business assets separate from the business income as the income is shared with family members. We have been advised to set up two trusts, one for the assets of the business and one to run the business. Is this the right option or are there others........... thank you? 6 years ago
Jarrod W. Elsternwick, VIC 2 Likes 0 Followers I’m think of buying a commercial property using our SMSF and then leasing the property through my business. We operate as a sole trader is this possible or would the lease need to be in a company name? 6 years ago
PJ M. New Farm, QLD 8 Likes 0 Followers If my partner & I buy an investment property together where I provide the deposit via a line of credit & she provides the main loan (80% value), what would be the best way to structure ownership to ensure we both claim our % of interest in our own names? 6 years ago
Michael A. Campbelltown, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers Business has been in our family for 20 years, I took over from parent 5 years ago and we know want to sell. Does anyone know a good business broker to help with the sale? 6 years ago
Nicholas A. Woden, ACT 3 Likes 0 Followers I would like to ask about a meeting my parents had with their financial advisor where it was suggested they should look at putting their money into investment bonds instead of super – they are in the mid 50’s and working full time. Is this a wise strategy? 6 years ago
Maile R. Gosford, NSW 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi, I started my own marketing consultancy business 2 years ago and have a question about GST. Are you required to pay GST when your turnover reaches $75,000 or is turnover less expenses? 6 years ago
Diane M. Leichhardt, NSW 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi, we were at an auction on Saturday and we have been notified the successful bidder is not going ahead and the agent has contacted us as the under bidder and wants to negotiate a higher price. The property was for sale and we went to our max at the auction and would like to know legal why our offer can’t be accepted? 6 years ago
Syed I. Sydney South, NSW 0 Likes 0 Followers I am thinking of starting a import export business. I like to know 1. the process & requirement to strat that business? 2. Customs & banking procedures. 3. Insurances & freight 4. How to deal with buyer & will they pay for the product before i supply? 6 years ago
Carmel T. Five Dock, NSW 3 Likes 0 Followers Hello, About to start a business with 2 other business partners and we’ve been to see an accountant to make sure the structure is correct. We have each had a discussion separately and I would like to ask other people if they think it is wise for us to share the same accountant for our personal stuff? 6 years ago
Michael A. Taren Point, NSW 4 Likes 0 Followers Hi, I’m looking at buying a restaurant and have looked at a couple within reasonable proximity to home. I’m a qualified chef but having a difficult time trusting the financial and information the business brokers are providing. Is there a proven strategy on how I may be able to get the true picture on how the business is performing, thank you 6 years ago
Jamie B. Mount Hawthorn, WA 2 Likes 0 Followers Our fixed rate is nearing the end and we have been offered 4% for a 3 year fixed interest only. Should we take it or other there better options? 6 years ago
Penny A. Springvale, VIC 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi, finally I am taking the plunge and will launch my own business from July this year. My question is if I incur expenses in setting up the business like website, marketing material before July will I be able to claim the expenses in this financial year?Thank you 6 years ago
Nathan R. Waratah, NSW 1 Likes 0 Followers Along with 2 other partners we are about to set up a food distribution business, each of us will be directors and have equal shareholding. The question we have is two directors who want to have their shares in their family company name and the director want their shares to be just in a business name, not a pty ltd.Does anyone see this as a problem and does it represent any risks to any of us as directors? 6 years ago
Peter C. Stanmore, NSW 2 Likes 1 Followers My wife and I are both PAYG employee in the same job for 5 plus years each. Our home loan is with CBA and the rate is 4.39% - loan is $720,000, could we get a better rate and by how much 6 years ago
Sarah W. Parramatta, NSW 3 Likes 0 Followers When a exclusive agency contract ends and property hasn't sold do you have to pay advertising fees if you part ways with agent? 6 years ago
Jessie T. Katoomba, NSW 2 Likes 0 Followers Hi,Just turned 60 and want to ask a question about my pension. My partner of 8 years and I have decided to go our own ways and we will look to sell a little investment property we have in Forster. It is 50/50 and probably sell for about $380,000, no debt.I own my own home, about $640,000 so if I get $190,000 less costs from the sale, how will it affect my pension, thank you 6 years ago
