Ken is director of Metropole Wealth Advisory and gives strategic expert advice to property investors, professionals and business owners. He is in a unique position to blend his skills of accounting, wealth advisory, property investing, financial planning and small business. View his articles
I’ve often said that wealth isn’t just about how much you make – it’s about how much you keep. And when it comes to passing on that wealth to the next generation, a well-structured estate plan can mean the difference between preserving your legacy or watching it disappear through tax or family disputes. One of…
Australia’s race toward net zero emissions is well underway – but few people realise the enormous economic cost that comes with it, or how it could reshape the nation’s housing market for decades to come. According to BloombergNEF data reported by Macrobusiness, Australia will need to invest around $3 trillion by 2050 to achieve net…
Australia’s housing system is caught in a slow-moving crisis. Over the past four decades, the total housing stock has grown rapidly, but social housing has stagnated, and now, even the private rental market that filled part of the gap is under strain as more investors sell up. And the result is that we have fewer…
What are the Capital Gains Tax implications when you move out of your home, rent it out, and then sell it? I love receiving questions from our readers -Victor sent in this one: “I moved out of my principal place of residence, which I’ve been in for seven years, and then rented it out for three years. …
Are you confident about your financial future? Most Australians aren’t — and that’s a problem. Because the truth is, your financial future isn’t determined by luck, government policy, or market conditions. It’s determined by you — by the decisions you make today. And yet, despite this, millions of Australians are sleepwalking toward a future where…
Trusts have long been one of the most powerful tools available to property investors. Used properly, they can protect your assets, help with estate planning, and provide flexibility in managing your growing wealth. But used poorly – or set up for the wrong reasons – they can quickly turn into financial handcuffs rather than a…
Most investors expect their tax bills to rise when they buy more property, not when they simply sit still. Yet that’s exactly what’s about to happen in New South Wales. The NSW Government’s recent decision to freeze land tax thresholds means property owners from mum-and-dad investors to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) will pay more tax…
We often talk about Australia’s retirement system being one of the best in the world, underpinned by compulsory superannuation, the age pension, and voluntary savings. But the latest HILDA survey reminds us that the real wealth divide in retirement isn’t about how much super you’ve got – it’s about whether you own your home. The…
What if I told you that nearly half the cost of your next property isn’t the bricks, the land, or even the builder — but taxes? That’s the hidden truth behind Australia’s housing market, and it’s crippling wealth creation for investors and homeowners alike. Residential property may be the cornerstone of financial security for many…
Have you ever wondered how much tax will you pay in your lifetime? If you’re like the average Australian worker earning $120,000 a year, you might guess a few hundred thousand. But what if I told you the true figure is over $2 million? Yes, that’s right – if you simply earn your salary, pay…
