Wow, the time has flown by and the end of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year is almost here. The FBT year runs from 1 April to 31 March which...
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So, you have had a few hiccups on your credit file but you still need to update your vehicle. It seems like an impossible situation with difficulty of getting to and from work with an unreliable vehicle which, in turn, costs way too much to service and repair. It can seem like an endless cycle of hand to wallet without getting ahead. A Novated lease could help you. A Novated Car Lease is a cost effective way of getting into your next vehicle. Employers know this, finance companies know this and you probably have an inkling also considering you are reading this. But like all finance-based products, there are credit checks and application criteria to meet. Disclose, disclose, disclose The most important thing to do is to disclose this bad credit information. Most banks aren’t fans of finding that item that you conveniently “forgot about”. Having an open discussion with…
If you are thinking about Salary Packaging, and in particular buying a car on a Novated Lease, it is important you do your research and know exactly what to expect. You have a few different options to consider at the end of a Novated Lease, and we will explain some of them here. We often get asked the following questions: What happens when my Novated Lease ends, and what should I do? Do I refinance the same car? Do I buy a new vehicle? Do I pay out the vehicle? Do I dispose of the vehicle? What is the process when I near the end of my lease? Will I be contacted when I near the end of my Novated Lease? How long before the end of lease does SPA contact? What can help me prepare for the end of my lease? Do I refinance the same car? For many…
So you got that new job, earning decent money, you’re driving around in an unreliable car that burns more oil than fuel. Your mates at the barbecue the other night were talking about how they got a brand new car through work on a Novated Lease, and are going to be saving truck loads of money on the price and running costs of the car. The thought of saving a decent chunk of tax piques your interest, so you do some Googling, find a car and head into work armed with a request to do a Novated Lease Salary Sacrifice through your current employer. The conversation normally goes like this. So I want to buy a new car on a Novated Lease. I’ve got the info sorted, are you happy for me to do it? Then the Boss unleashes a tirade of questions and fears What’s a Novated Lease? Novated…
Novated Lease Company Checklist How to choose a good provider and make sure you are getting a good deal. All employees can benefit from the savings provided by a Novated Lease Company as you can claim your car as a tax deduction in the form of a salary sacrifice arrangement. There are many benefits to a Novated lease, but not all Novated Lease Companies are the same. As your Novated Lease is made up of many components, it is really important you know exactly what you are dealing with before making a decision. We consider ourselves market leaders in providing honest, transparent Novated Lease consulting services, making sure you get the right deal. We have analysed the industry and compiled a Checklist you should run through before making the final decisions on choosing a good, honest Novated lease Company. How to Choose a trustworthy Novated Lease Company and make sure you…
It’s that time of year, the run out sales are on and you pop down to the car yard to nab yourself a bargain on a runout deal. And rightly so, it’s a great time of year to purchase, if you’re careful. But not every car is such a great bargain with these deals, below are some tips to keep an eye out for. 1. Has the car been pre-registered? Has the selling dealer already registered the motor vehicle, if so you may be missing some of your new car warranty. If the car was registered back in September, for example, you could be missing 3-4 months warranty before you even left the driveway. It’s not a problem now, but in 3-5 years as your warranty expires and the warranty doesn’t match your annual service cycle, you could be in for a nasty shock, or bill. 2. Where has the…
What is Salary Packaging? Salary packaging is an Australian Tax Office (ATO) approved way of receiving benefits, such as motor vehicles, self-education expenses, airport lounge membership and many more, by...
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So, you just pulled into your local service station. The price of fuel is extortion, to say the least. At 168.9 cents per litre and that’s for 91 unleaded, if...
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Are you looking for a low-cost option as a second runabout car for the family? Or maybe a first car for your son or daughter? Look no further, at only 15k, the Kia Rio is the battlers bargain. While the Kia’s price range used to be synonymous with the bare basics, the new Rio gives it’s low-cost rivals something to be worried about. Head into your local Kia Showroom, there is a Kia Rio waiting for you to get behind the wheel. Total Confidence with Kia Rio’s 7 Year Warranty Before you scoff or spit your tea and coffee across the kitchen table, consider warranty. On a Novated lease, this car on road for an automatic with 7 years warranty is under 15k. Now think about what you would get second hand for 15k? A 3-year-old Corolla, albeit slightly larger, but it will have 60,000kms on the clock or…
Hyundai, pure and simple, I take my hat off to you. I drove your i30 Elite for 24 hours and almost fell in love. And this from someone who normally only drives a car if it has a minimum of 300hp. Your car was easy to use, it was well equipped and got the job done. There was no need for a 5 minute Google on how to use the sat nav. All that was involved was for me to plug in the Apple CarPlay and away I went. The simplicity was refreshing. The i30 has every feature a new first car buyer wants from sat nav to folding electrical mirrors. It’s on-road handling for a Korean car is immaculate and gives enough feedback to let the driver know there is an issue or poor surface below. A far cry from some of the Japanese built and supplied products, such as…