17486 - 1178 - 1178
Property investors and first-home buyer hopefuls can rejoice: the property downturn looks set to be well and truly over by the end of 2019. New figures from eco…
NEWS & INSIGHT
17488 - 1178 - 1178
Believe it or not, the Reserve Bank doesn’t really care about how much you pay per week in mortgage payments — that’s between you and your lender. And it’s not …
17481 - 1178 - 1178
Distilleries are boosting property prices in regional Victorian towns, according to new research.
17480 - 1178 - 1178
The Reserve Bank says it cut interest rates earlier this month not because the economy was getting worse, but because it could get even better.
17476 - 1178 - 1178
After more than 20 years without change, Victorian real estate legislation laws are under review. With more Victorians renting now than ever before, the Victo…
17457 - 1178 - 1178
Sydney and Melbourne property markets had their strongest auction performance in more than a year, following a period of decling property prices and sluggish sa…
17458 - 1178 - 1178
The spotlight is on Sydney's construction industry after an apartment block in Mascot was evacuated on Friday night over concerns about cracks in its basement b…
17456 - 1178 - 1178
A series of new apartments are set to be introduced with an automated system that will help occupants sleep better, breathe easier and solve common problems ins…
17453 - 1178 - 1178
Don’t expect the banks to pass on the Reserve Bank’s rate cuts in full, and don’t assume your mortgage won’t become more expensive outside any official rate mov…
17452 - 1178 - 1178
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is the best time to assess your current financial position and resource requirements to take advantage…
17454 - 1178 - 1178
There are growing signs of slowness in the jobs market, with the national unemployment rate in May holding steady only because of a surge in part-time election …
SMATS Chats
Latest Podcasts
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…
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…
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 …
DISCLAIMER: All information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal financial circumstances or objectives. Before making a decision on the basis of this material, you need to consider, with or without the assistance of a financial adviser, whether the material is appropriate in light of your individual needs and circumstances. This information does not constitute a recommendation to invest in or take out any of the products or services provided by SMATS Services (Australia) Pty Ltd or Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd.
COPYRIGHT: All information provided is protected by international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit any such content, nor may you distribute any part of this content over any network. Copying or storing any content is expressly prohibited without prior written permission of SMATS Group or the copyright holder identified in the individual content's copyright notice. For permission to use the content on please contact info@smats.net.