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
There are more than two million property investors in Australia but many of them never get past owning one property. And those who manage to buy a number of investment properties often hit a growth brick wall because of lending issues or poor asset selection. However others struggle to achieve their financial goals because they…
The end of the financial year has now come and gone but investors still need to plan for the year ahead. Some investors look forward to this, while others try to ignore it for as long as possible. Why is that? In my experience, those investors who file their tax returns sooner rather than later…
The end of the financial year is upon us once again and it can be an especially busy time for investors. So, with 30 June just around the corner, here are a number of issues that retirees and property investors must understand beforehand. 1. Superannuation After the age of 60, many investors opt to reduce…
Imagine you just received a letter from the ATO advising they will be conducting an audit of your tax affairs. For many this is a daunting task and dare I say it; even a visit to the dentist is looking better. With an increasing number of ATO audits it is imperative that as a property…
We put in place insurance for our homes, our furniture, our car, our holidays, and even our pets, but many of us ignore what funds these policies – which is our ability to work to generate income. So, how do you protect your ability to work should unforeseen circumstances like a major illness or injury occurs?…
They say blood is thicker than water but when it comes to distributing your wealth, human instinct can take on a darker side because money is involved. People often feel vulnerable when contemplating their death, but this is no excuse to not have a Will. It’s vital that you receive legal advice when preparing your…
Sometimes life doesn’t work out the way we would like it to. Despite our best efforts or best intentions, we find ourselves in strife. Many Australians know what I’m talking about. While we have it pretty good in this country, we’re also a nation up to its eyeballs in debt. If this debt gets out…
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of those things that most investors know they will probably have to pay one day – and then promptly forget about it! The reality is that CGT can be difficult and confusing to understand, let alone calculate, so it’s important to have specialists on your side – and especially…
It’s a common philosophy in property investment to start with the end in mind. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done, and loan structuring is one such overlooked strategy that could save investors tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their property investment journey. While this article will outline some of the…
