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Bellmac Settlements

Locality: Clarkson, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9407 9220

Address: 2/1 Sarasota Pass 6030 Clarkson, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bellmacsettlements.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Did you know...On 9 May 2017, the Government announced proposed changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rate and threshold? These new changes will apply to contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2017. What are the upcoming changes?... From July 1, the FRCGW withholding tax rate increases to 12.5% from 10%. This applies to properties where the purchase price is $750,000 and above, where it previously applied to properties over the purchase price of $2 million. The existing threshold and rate will apply for any contracts that are entered into before 1 July 2017, even if they are not due to settle until after 1 July 2017. What you need to do to avoid the 12.5% tax: Australian residents can avoid the 12.5% withholding tax rate by providing one of the following: When buying property over $750,000, you will need to obtain a Clearance Certificate from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and provide this to the purchaser prior to settlement, For other asset types, a vendor declaration is required to prove you are not a foreign resident.

23.01.2022 What do Canstar, Realestate.com, Home Start Finance, BMT Quantity Surveyors, and Mortgage Choice all agree should be your number one consideration when choosing... a settlement agent? That they are an aic member! And we couldnt agree more. Ok we might be a little biased but aic members have access to updates, training and education that non-members simply dont. If your settlement agent truly cares about you and your next property sale or purchase, it stands to reason they will take the effort to keep up with changes and information that only the aic can provide. Aic members are not only proud to be the best qualified to undertake your next property settlement, their commitment to be part of WAs largest professional network demonstrates they care about their profession. So when it comes time to choosing a settlement agent take the advice of the trusted industry professionals and be sure to ask are you an aicwa member? Dont settle for anyone else. See more

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20.01.2022 What happens on settlement day?

19.01.2022 Happy New Year to Everyone. Be Safe. Also we wish to advise as of 1 January, 2018 our new Opening Hours will be:... Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Saturdays - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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18.01.2022 Call the professionals! Joanne Hawkins latest article Open for inspections: What to look out for and what to avoid delivers some wonderful helpful tips, espe...cially the advice to call in the professionals. We couldnt agree more but did you also know that a licensed settlement agent can assist with preparing that all important contract, the Offer & Acceptance? Who better than a conveyancing professional to ensure you have all the right subject to sale clauses? https://www.perthnow.com.au//open-for-inspections-what-to-

17.01.2022 A secure, fast and trusted settlement process with greater transparency is changing the way everyday Western Australians are settling property

17.01.2022 #Byford was the top performing suburb by number of houses sold last week with 8 sales totaling $3,564,500. More information on last weeks most expensive and affordable sales, and the top ten suburbs by turnover can be found here: http://bit.ly/2a0YrPe

16.01.2022 The THREE Question Challenge Whether you are buying or selling, the time will come when you need the services of a settlement agent, but with no shortage of op...inions how do you choose the right one? And what does a settlement agent even do? Lets park the what do they even do question for another day and get down to choosing. Choosing a settlement agent is made easier when you take our THREE Question Challenge: Question 1. What is the value in hiring a professional licensed settlement agent? If you dont know the answer then call one and find out, and if you cant be bothered then consider this, over 90% of all property transfers are completed using a settlement agent or conveyancer. Question 2. Can you put a value on experience and expert service? Yes, but good experience and excellent service is not free nor does it come cheap. If life has not taught you this then expect a lesson real soon! Put simply, you get what you pay for. Question 3. Why would you ask an experienced professional to discount their fee? In other words do you expect a settlement agent to work for less money and deliver the same level of service they offer to clients who value their experience? The expectation is unrealistic which takes us right back to you get what you pay for. Its like the pioneering American tattooist Sailor Jerry would say to his clients, Good work aint cheap, cheap work aint good. Professional settlement agents will quote based on offering you not just a fee for their time, but offer you the opportunity to benefit from years of training and experience. When asking for a discount what is it you really want them to discount? Fee or service? Both? It stands to reason, Im more likely to value you if you in turn value me. See more

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16.01.2022 Could competition in the e-Conveyancing market be just around the corner? With the potentential consumer benefits of having two ELNOs it would be in the intere...st for the premature mandate not to be rushed and allow a competitor to enter the market. http://www.afr.com//infotrack-considers-move-into-pexas-pa See more

14.01.2022 Good signs for Perth property owners looking to sell.

13.01.2022 Dont fall victim to fake conveyancers. Be sure to only use a licensed professional who is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (AIC), the peak... membership body for conveyancers and licensed settlement agents in Australia. To check that your conveyancer is an AIC WA member visit our website or call us on 08 9361 1166. Dont settle for anyone else! https://www.9news.com.au//melbourne-woman-accused-as-posin See more

12.01.2022 Foreign individuals are classified as an individual who is not an Australian citizen, or does not hold a permanent or special category visa. In other words, if you are either (i) Australian citizen; (ii) Australian permanent visa holder; or (iii) a special category visa holder you are not foreign. Confusion can occur when dealing with New Zealanders who benefit from close ties to Australia. OSR have noted that: 1. A person who is not an Australian citizen, or does not hold... a permanent or special category visa. a. A permanent visa allows a person to remain in Australia indefinitely as an Australian permanent resident. b. A special category visa is granted to New Zealand citizens who wish to visit, stay or work in Australia. Provided a New Zealand citizen has a valid special category visa when they acquire the property, they will not be liable to pay foreign transfer duty. If the visa lapses, is cancelled or revoked for any reason prior to settlement, they would need to notify OSR. It is recommend you advise your clients, where doubt exists, to submit a web enquiry or contact OSR on 9262 1100. To find out more refer buyers to the Visa Holder Enquiry tool for visa enquiries hosted by the Department of Home Affairs See more

11.01.2022 Its ok that you might not know the first thing about conveyancing or choosing a settlement agent. When it comes time to buying your home and signing that contr...act the sellers Real Estate Agent will ask you to nominate your Settlement Agent. This is your opportunity to pick someone to represent you. So how do you choose the Settlement Agent best for you? You can search online, ask a family member or a friend. And yes you can ask the Real Estate Agent. But you dont have to necessarily choose the Settlement Agent recommended to you by the Real Estate Agent. ANDYou can also choose not to sign the contract right way! Instead you can ask your Settlement Agent to assist you with clauses and conditions. See more

10.01.2022 With Housing Industry Association figures showing that Perth property market remains the most affordable of any of Australias capital cities, the AICWA recomm...ends that prospective buyers and especially first-homebuyers, speak to a settlement agent before they sign a contract. With the experience of a profession property expert guiding you through your next purchase you are sure to have someone looking after your best interests. https://www.perthnow.com.au//perth-property-most-affordabl See more

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09.01.2022 Have a Safe and Happy Easter Everyone. We wish to advise that our Office will be Closed from 2.00pm Thursday 13 April 2017 and Re-open Tuesday 18 April, 2017. From All Staff at Bellmac Settlements

08.01.2022 Welcome to Bellmac Settlements! Were proud to offer our Services in All Aspects of Property Settlements . Call our friendly team for a Quote.

07.01.2022 Very interesting article by Anita McInnes in the ECHO this week. East Metropolitan MLC Charles Smith raises some very salient points and is but a handful of pol...iticians who understands industry concerns. There is a great deal of responsibility resting on the collective shoulders of Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC), we can only hope that consumers are at the forefront of their decision making to deliver an electronic land titling ecosystem. http://echonewspaper.com.au/concerns-about-property-transf/

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05.01.2022 Foreign resident capital gains withholding payments - impacts on foreign and Australian residents On 9 May 2017, the Government announced proposed changes to the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) rate and threshold. The changes will apply to contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2017: for real property disposals where the contract price is $750,000 and above (currently $2 million)... the FRCGW withholding tax rate will be 12.5% (currently 10%). The existing threshold and rate will apply for any contracts that are entered into before 1 July 2017, even if they are not due to settle until after 1 July 2017. Background Broadly, where a foreign resident disposes of certain taxable Australian property, the purchaser is required to withhold an amount from the purchase price (see note below) and pay that amount to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Note: the legislation specifies that the withholding is actually on the "first element of the cost base". However, as purchase price is understood by vendors and purchasers, and in many instances will equate with the "first element of the cost base", we have used the term purchase price for simplicity. Legislation and supporting material Legislation is currently being developed for this proposed change. For transactions prior to 1 July 2017 the threshold and rate as stated in Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 6) Act 2016External Link will apply. Information on the application of the FRCGW is available on the ATO website and via the following links: Capital gains withholding: Impacts on foreign and Australian residents Fact sheet for real estate agents (PDF, 196KB)This link will download a file More information 201718 Budget Paper No.2 Revenue Measures page 27External Link 201718 Budget Fact Sheet 1.6 Stronger rules for foreign investors owning Australian housing

04.01.2022 Changes to WA strata law on 1 May means strata companies can now hold meetings remotely and vote electronically (rather than having to meet face-to-face). This ...is one of the many ways that strata reform is modernising the running of schemes in our State. Be sure to share this important change with your scheme. Making electronic options available for scheme communications, voting and meeting attendance is even more crucial with physical distancing measures now in place. Find out more on how were improving strata management at strata.wa.gov.au See more

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