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SMATS FX is proud to provide our weekly analysis of currency markets and exchange rates. USDThe US Dollar climbed on Friday after growing concerns of the Corona…
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While stock market reaction has been muted, it's becoming clear the corona virus pandemic has the potential to hit our national income and tip the economy into …
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Australia’s insane property prices have created some pretty big losers – and it is not just the younger generations missing out.
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Population growth is seen as crucial to a sustained recovery in the Perth property market.
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Key parts of Australia's economy are starting the year looking weak, but the housing market is one glaring exception.
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Annual inflation has inched higher to 1.8 per cent for the December quarter – and at least one analyst expects the Reserve Bank will delay a rate cut.
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Top-end buyers seeking $5 million trophy homes and first-timers applying for a government top-up will be driving demand at Saturday's start of the 2020 auction …
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This Week's FX Market Report.
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Australia’s reputation as a money laundering haven appears to be locked in a permanent spin cycle. Experts advise that more could and should be done to prevent …
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In 2015, even as DINKs (double income, no kids), Ronald and Anne were priced out of Sydney’s property market and told in no uncertain terms by the banks to lowe…
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The nation's largest broker network claims lending jumped 25 per cent in NSW and 19 per cent in Victoria during the final quarter of last year
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Property investors are entitled to several taxation benefits; however, many fail to take full advantage of the depreciation deductions available to them.
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- Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
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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.
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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:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
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.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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