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Did you know that there is a difference between added value, insurance value and construction cost? It's time to lift the veil on this common misunderstanding.…
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Strap yourself in, because the Sydney property market is set to take off again. Experts have predicted that Sydney property prices could return to peak levels b…
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Four commonly held money myths busted to help get your wealth creation journey back on track.
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On track to achieve the impressive goal of 30 properties by age 30, young investor Sam Gordon was only earning $584 per week after tax when he purchased his fir…
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The Western Australian government will offer a 75% rebate for eligible off-the-plan apartments in a bid to boost the property and construction sectors while als…
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Stamp duty rebates of up to $50,000 will be offered to West Australian property buyers purchasing new off-the-plan apartments in a bid to revive the state's str…
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Finance experts have warned house hunters to “stay away” from buy now, pay later platforms such as Afterpay, with spending habits viewed as a hurdle for home lo…
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Australia's official interest rate is quickly approaching zero, but if you are in the market for a new home and have not yet taken out a mortgage, you may alrea…
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Lower interest rates and rising female wealth is stirring fresh predictions that more Australian women will soon own a bigger slice of the $6.7 billion resident…
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When assessing properties for purchase, home buyers look at a range of things – from open-plan living areas to quality kitchens to natural light. However, some …
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A mystery buyer has paid a record-breaking sum for a three-floor apartment in Sydney’s CBD – in a building that’s not even finished.
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Australia is headed towards yet another property supply shortage, and it could put a rocket under prices, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned.
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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;
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- 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 …
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