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The Australian dollar was lying near 11-year lows as the nation's exposure to global trade and tourism flows made it the whipping boy for investors hedging coro…
NEWS & INSIGHT
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The Reserve Bank may be forced into an interest rate cut as early as next week to offset the growing financial fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Leases generally specify a method of rent review, often on an annual basis. How time sensitive are such reviews?
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Sharing the ownership of an investment property can be a great way for first-time investors to enter the market. However, there are a couple of risks you should…
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Carrying too much high-interest debt can cripple your entire life. It causes stress in families, limits your life choices, can keep you trapped in a job you hat…
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Kitchens are a special hub in the home. It’s where meals are savoured, memories are created, and friends and family congregate. Today the space is as necessary …
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It was another strong week for Australia’s two largest auction markets with 80% of homes selling under the hammer.
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When researching locations for property investment, experienced investors consider how many new projects are currently being worked on or are in the pipeline.
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Construction-dependent firms won’t be short of work in 2020, but businesses may have to travel a bit further to tap into the opportunities.
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Unlike Melbourne and Sydney’s recent roller coaster housing markets, Canberra’s rate of price growth has been far more regular, with a consistent rise in median…
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Western Australian Government has today announced Stamp Duty rebates of up to $50,000 for all buyers purchasing off-the-plan apartments in a bid to stimulate th…
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While some of our policymakers appear to have given up on the idea that home ownership is a realistic aspiration for almost everyone, our kids have not.
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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…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
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• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
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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…
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.
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