Landlord Insurance: What do you get?

Do you have an investment property which is being rented out to a tenant? Jessica and Daniel had purchased their first investment property in Sydney’s inner west. They had made many improvements on the property prior to leasing it out. Landlord Insurance On their...

Collectibles in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds

What are Collectibles: Collectibles are personal use assets and include artwork, jewellery, boats, wine, antiques, artefacts, coins, medallions or bank notes, postage stamps, rare folios, manuscripts or books, memorabilia, motor vehicles and motor cycles, recreational...

Are you a Share Investor or a Share Trader?

There has been continuous debate on how to treat a taxpayer who buys and sells shares. Is he a share trader or a share investor (share holder)? The distinction is crucial for tax purposes; in particular, how to account for losses arising from share trading activities....

Registering a Trademark

Registering your business name is a crucial action when setting up or redesigning your business, but if you want to gain better protection of your brand or logo you should consider registering it as a trademark. Unlike registering a business name, registering a...

The Consequences of Dying Without a Will

Death isn’t a topic anyone likes to dwell on, but the consequences of dying without a will can be far reaching and chaotic for those left behind. Making a valid will can be a confronting task, not least because it brings to mind the fact of our own mortality. But it’s...

Common strata issues

Living in a strata unit means you share common property with others, and as a result, strata management issues can arise. Some activities are more restricted in a strata scheme, such as parking and renovating. If you’re considering buying or moving into a strata...