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Among the most common types of trust in Australia are family trusts, which are often designed to hold family assets or manage a family business. But their popul…
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For many Australians, superannuation is their greatest asset outside the family home. But do you have a plan for who will receive your super if something hap…
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These days, most people hold some form of life insurance in their super account. While this is a welcome safety net, the level of cover held this way is often i…
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With the new financial year comes a fresh wave of superannuation changes that could make a real difference to your retirement savings. Let’s unpack what’s ch…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was leaving the cash rate unchanged at 3.85 per cent.
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Yacht marinas are proving to be lucrative investments as the demand for berths grows from Australians becoming wealthier and their boats getting bigger.
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Building houses closer together is becoming more common in Australia but is there any right to privacy from your neighbours?
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Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for cryp…
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The City of Bayswater could soon be joining the growing list of Perth councils trying to rein in short-term rental properties.
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Is it better to buy a property in Australia, or rent and invest?
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Little respite for those trapped on endless rental merry-go-round (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
Rents have finally stabilised but at record levels that are draining the financial resources of those locked into a seemingly endless battle to save enough for …
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Gravity-defying hikes continue in some Perth suburbs, while others sustain double-digit drops.
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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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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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