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Land on the moon

Land on the moon (API Magazine)

Land ownership is synonymous with security and this explains why property is fundamentally different from other forms of investment. You can buy shares, saving…

Buying property with rates at 0.25%

Buying property with rates at 0.25% (API Magazine)

With the RBA cutting interest rates to a record low 0.25%, money is as cheap as it’s ever been. But is now the time to be buying property on the back of such un…

The Trifecta Strategy

The Trifecta Strategy (API Magazine)

How a single investment can generate $200K in instant equity, plus monthly cashflow, plus growth – the trifecta strategy.

New projects and capital growth

New projects and capital growth (API Magazine)

When considering the value a new project might bring to an area, you need to think about more than just the dollars and cents. It turns out that the raw data is…

How will COVID-19 virus affect property?

How will COVID-19 virus affect property? (API Magazine)

How can real estate salespeople and vendors alike achieve their desired outcomes when the traditional opportunities to attract and canvas buyers are currently u…

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Welcome to the New World! - 15th Annual Market Update Webinar

Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:

  • Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
  • Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
  • International markets review & forecast;
  • Australian Dollar review & prediction;
  • Interest rates…

Australian Residency Tax Changes Q&A - May 2021

Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.

You can also book a FREE 20 minute tax consult by emailing smats@smat…

Australian Residency Tax Changes and Implications for Aussie Expats

Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:

“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…

16th Annual Australian Budget 2021 Review

We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:

• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…

Will the Australian Property Market Crash?

Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.

However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…

Australian Migration Tax Planning

For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process. 

The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income. 

Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …

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