Lending Connections

07/09/2026

🏗️ Which properties are still eligible for negative gearing? 🏗️⁣
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Under new tax reforms, investors can still negatively gear a property, and claim a 50% CGT discount. 💰⁣
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But only if you buy a newly built place that adds to housing supply. 🏡⁣
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That includes off-the-plan apartments, residential construction on previously vacant land, or a duplex built through a knock-down rebuild replacing a single freestanding house. 🏗️⁣
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Talk to us to find out more. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

04/09/2026

What is Capital Gains Tax

Put simply, CGT isn’t a separate tax. It’s the income tax you pay on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset.

This includes things like:
🏠 rental properties
📉 shares
💻 crypto assets.

If you dispose of an asset (meaning, you stop owning it) a CGT event may occur. That’s when you’ll need to report a capital gain or capital loss in your tax return.

Capital gain: will increase the tax you need to pay.

Capital loss: can be used to offset other capital gains you make in the future. This will reduce the tax you need to pay, so don’t forget to report these!

04/09/2026

🏆 Mortgage brokers now serve 4-in-5 home buyers 🏆

After years of growth, mortgage brokers have smashed a new record in market share!

Brokers now help buyers for 81% of all new home loans*.

In trying times the guidance and support of a broker can be your key to home buying success.

DM us today to experience the broker difference. 🙌

To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

*MFAA statistics

03/09/2026

🗞📰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗫𝗺𝗮𝘀? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 📰🗞⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting rate hikes (rather than no change or a fall) this side of Christmas. It could be a cue for homeowners to plan rather than panic. 😎⁣⁣⁣
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https://www.lendingconnections.com.au/could-rates-lift-off-again-before-xmas-heres-how-to-prepare/

02/09/2026

🌳 Why regional homes are gaining in popularity 🌳⁣
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Relaxed living, better value and enticing affordability. 🌿⁣
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It’s all driving a trend towards regional living - either out bush or by the sea. 🏡⁣
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The regional median home value of $771,365 is much more affordable than the $1,030,973 median across our cities, according to Cotality research. 📊⁣
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Could a move to the regions help you become a home owner? 💡⁣
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Contact us to find out. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

31/08/2026

🙌 The strategy that's struck a chord with 300,000+ first home buyers 🙌⁣
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The 5% Deposit Scheme has made home ownership possible for over 300,000 Australians.⁣
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In a nutshell, you buy with as little as a 5% deposit. 😮⁣
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The federal government guarantees your loan.⁣
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That means no lenders mortgage insurance is needed - a big saving. 👍⁣
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Contact us to find out if you’re eligible. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

28/08/2026

💡 Negative gearing isn’t dead. It’s just different 💡

Investors can still use negative gearing on newly built properties.

That includes apartments off-the-plan, residential construction on a previously vacant land, or a duplex built through a knock-down rebuild replacing a single freestanding house.

Seek advice from your financial adviser or accountant first.

DM us for finance options. 👇

To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

27/08/2026

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from property settlement scams. 🔎 🏡

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from property settlement scams. Mention ‘scams’ and it’s easy to think of dodgy investment schemes or fake o...

26/08/2026

🏗️ How to still make use of negative gearing 🏗️⁣
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Negative gearing isn’t dead. It’s just different. 💡⁣
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Investors can still benefit from negative gearing on newly built properties. 🏡⁣
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It’s an option that can also mean higher depreciation deductions. ⁣
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Seek advice from your accountant and/or financial adviser to see if it's right for you.⁣
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And if so, contact us to explore your investment home loan options. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]

24/08/2026

📝 Bank of Mum and Dad: why a formal agreement makes sense 📝⁣
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One-in-five first home buyers rely on the support of parents or family. ⁣
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Yet more than 6-in-10 of these buyers have no written agreement in place, according to Money.com.au’s latest research.⁣
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This can potentially delay home loan approval. ⏳⁣
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That’s because lenders want to know if the financial support is a cash gift or a loan. 🤔⁣
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Bottom line, talk to us to know how to structure the support of well-meaning family members. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Donna on:

☎️ – 0423 000 670
💻 – [email protected]