From 1 January 2025 the ATO’s Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rules changed for both buyers and sellers. Here’s what you need to know.

If you're planning a renovation you're likely to be looking to increase your property's value. So understanding how to use your equity to do this, and how to access it, may be essential to the success of your plans.

If you’re an owner-occupier planning to move up the property ladder, you’ve likely seen eye-catching ads promising “the lowest rates” or “huge savings” on home loans. While these offers may sound enticing, they often come with hidden catches that could leave you worse off financially.

Saving heaps of time by knowing in advance exactly what you can afford is one of the most common bits of sage advice HoLo clients would pass on to house hunters who are starting (or even already into) their journey.

But what exactly is Stamp Duty and why do you have to pay it? What discounts or waivers are there where you want to buy, and are you eligible for any of them?