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How the ATO data-matching program expansion impacts you

Last year, the ATOs announced it was investigating landlords through its data-matching program for the 2021-22 to 2025-26 financial years. In a recent notice to tax professionals, the ATO said the property management data matching protocol has recently been extended; software providers are now required to give details of rent and expenses for residential rental.

Why a house with more bedrooms may be a better investment

Insights from CoreLogic’s recent report, – which analyses housing market performance segmented by the number of bedrooms – highlights a growing trend among Australian renters; a shift towards properties with more bedrooms. Potentially reflecting a trend of share houses or multiple family households, the report reveals there is an 8.7% rise in rent for houses.

A new way of finding finance

There’s a new ‘finance provider’ kid on the block! With soaring property prices and stringent lending criteria, finding finance, either through the big banks, or through a broker may be challenging for investors and first-time home buyers alike. This is why Social Funding, a concept developed by the company MyBrix, has been developed. Social Funding.