The-firm Newsletters

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...

Good morning Fellow members, I was intrigued to hear from experts in the Cruise Line Industry about Cruise Lines who focus on the "Over-50's" guest onboard. Gary Brembridge - Tips for Travellers hadthese comments - I went on a cruise where you had to be over-50. This over-50s onl...

As you are all aware our previous Head of our Property Management Team has retired and we have been researching other management businesses to fill the gap. We have been constantly on the alert looking for someone who can take over the role. We are in final negotiations now with a very exci...

As you would be aware The FIRM and our members as a group have been very frustrated with a few management companies who have no respect for our property investments that they manage. Collectively our corporation as a group would retain 1000's of properties nationally over the past 15 years....