HAVE YOUR AVO AND EAT IT TOO! Saving for a house deposit is the ultimate fun sponge, with many Australians sacrificing years of smashed avo to scrimp and save that hefty 20% deposit. But as a doctor, did you know Walshs has exclusive arrangements with banks to offer speciality deals for medical professionals, including 5%
If you’re a student doctor, chances are your first home buy won’t be your last. As one of Australia’s leading medical mortgage specialists, we know your first house isn’t likely to be your “forever home” – in reality it’ll probably be the first in a string of real estate cash cows. And wealth health, my
We are proud to announce that Walshs has recently gained another incredible accolade having been named the winner in the category of ‘Self-Licenced Firm of the Year’ at the recent IFA Excellence Awards held on the 16th November in Sydney. These awards celebrate the best and brightest in the financial services industry nationally and we are thrilled to be
Being a Junior doctor can mean you’re income is spread thin across training fees, relocation costs and exams fees making it hard to save for a home. And with most banks requiring a 20% deposit to avoid the pricey Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI), the hope of homeownership for many aspiring doctors is often a distant
On the evening of Tuesday 25 October 2022, Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the nation’s 2022-23 Budget, Labor’s first since taking office earlier this year. While the Budget features a couple of key proposals aimed at providing cost-of-living relief for young families, it had a fairly light touch in the areas of taxation, superannuation and
Balancing the books is a crucial part of running a successful business and an important part of this is ensuring you meet ATO deadlines for compliance lodgements. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides ‘Key Dates’ for all of the compliance lodgements. However, these deadlines can easily be overlooked by busy business owners which can create
Are you considering establishing your own private practice? There are a number of general and professional factors to cover to ensure you get it right. Julian Muldoon, Director and Founding Partner of 1Group Property Advisory provides us with some key considerations to think about when it comes to this big decision. There’s an incredibly important
It is becoming increasingly popular for clients to buy property, subdivide and/or rebuild and then on-sell the property. The tax implications that result from these transactions can vary depending on the type of project undertaken, so careful consideration needs to be given to the factors that indicate the intention of the transaction/s. There are three
Buying into a Medical Practice partly or wholly can be a very daunting task which is generally capital intensive, but when performed correctly it can create a great investment vehicle which will continue to provide community health for future generations. The purpose of completing a due diligence is to confirm the facts provided by the
July 2022 saw a number of changes to the superannuation rules and many will have a positive outcome for members of superannuation funds. The changes were announced and legislated by the Morrison government so it’s important to note that the new government will be delivering its first Budget in October 2022. The superannuation tax concessions could be
