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Did you know owner-occupiers hold around 70% of residential property in Australia? Why is it important that investors keep this in mind when selecting an asset?…
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Spring is well underway, but everyone’s focus is on summer: Gym memberships, diet plans, re-hashing last summer’s beach pics on social media. But is your rental…
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Most investors look closely at the impact strata levies have on their investment before putting an offer in on a new property. However, there is another type of…
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By adopting a methodology known as Comparable Sales Analysis, buyers can set themselves apart from the crowd and avoid wasting emotional energy and money on pro…
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Golden nuggets of advice garnered through 30 years heading up multi-national retail design company, Greater Group: Employ people who are fun; only employ people…
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The nation's largest property companies have fallen short of completely committing to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a report by Monash University and Clima…
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The federal budget's bottom line is looking its best since the global financial crisis, but unemployment is at its worst in a year.
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The tentative shoots of the housing sector's recovery have continued to emerge. Another solid Saturday of auction results has fired up optimism that what has be…
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The latest jobs figures could force the RBA to cut rates, with the market now signalling a 70 per cent chance of a cut in October.
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Chinese buyers have Australian property set firmly in their sights again, as a new survey reveals nearly a third of Chinese tourists plan to shop for property w…
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If you were looking to snap up a property in an Australian capital city, Canberra is your best bet, according to property economist Anna Porter.
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While it appears house prices will soon begin to go up, without similar rises in household incomes affordability will get worse, as will the danger of another h…
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- International markets review & forecast;
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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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