Newsletters 2024

According to Kelly Craighead, CEO of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), luxury cruising is booming. “There isn't just one thing about ‘cruise,' there are so many, many, many different types of experiences that are resonating,” Craighead noted during her keynote address. With 20...

Good afternoon Fellow members,Some very encouraging news from the Mayor of the Gold Coast Tom Tate that I wish to share with you.
We are all blessed when we met 30+ years ago now with these outstanding results on all our investment properties.
It’s inspiring to see such a proactive approach t...

Good morning Fellow Members,Update from RTA Rental Tenancies Authority that you need to be aware.Rental law changes from 30 September 2024 include:Maximum bond amount - capped at no more than 4 times the weekly rent amount.Reletting costs - calculated on the time remaining on an ag...

Ellie Carpenter - Vice Captain & DefenderA very proud Dad, Scott CarpenterThe Excitement of the Current Olympic Games: Australia Shines on the Global StageGood afternoon Fellow Members, What an exhilarating start to the Olympic Games! We are immensely proud of all our Australian competit...

Good morning Fellow Members,In the latest data released from the Australian Tax Office shows 2.3 million Australians declared rental income in 2021-22, with about 71 per cent of landlords owning only one investment property (just over 1.6 million).About 19 per cent (428,000) own two pro...

Recent ATO Focus: Payment Plans and Rental Property DeductionsBY ED CHAN | MAY 14, 2024In a time of increased oversight and stricter regulations, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is emphasising that tax reliefs like payment plans should be accessed only by those who truly need them. Additiona...

Good morning Fellow Members,Do I need to say more Queensland’s cruising industry is flourishing, marking an extraordinary milestone as it continues to grow in the Sunshine State. On Saturday, the arrival of P&O’s Pacific Encounter brought the 1.5 millionth passenger to the Brisbane Intern...

‘The secret’s out’: Suburbs where prices have more than doubled in four years!Good morning Fellow members,The past four years in the property market have been incredibly volatile, with prices surging, before falling sharply and then rising rapidly once again.Despite the ups and downs, price...

Good morning Fellow members, If you plan to keep enjoying your current lifestyle when you retire, it's generally suggested that, if you own your own home, you'll need to save enough to provide you with at least 70% of your current annual income.For the majority of The FIRM's members, this was c...

Good morning Fellow members,Firstly, let’s delve into the most comprehensive state-of-the-nation report on the real estate market for the calendar year ending 2023. It’s intriguing how different research houses present varied statistics based on distinct information sources. Leveraging  ...

Good morning, Fellow Members,As the holiday season approaches, we and our team want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering loyalty and support throughout the past year. Your dedication and perseverance have been commendable, and we are truly grateful for the privilege of being part o...