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New Coal Mine for Bowen

New Coal Mine for Bowen

The Whitsundays town of Bowen continues to provide evidence of strong growth prospects, with the recent announcement of a new Coal Mine in the region. Te emp…

Want to be in the movies?

Want to be in the movies?

One little known way to earn an income from your property is from movies and commercials. Is your house interesting enough to have a career as a "Movie Star"…

First home buyers undeterred

First home buyers undeterred

Confidence remains high amongst first home buyers accross Australia as they seek to enter the market and find their first property. The stability in interest…

Bring the tax breaks home

Bring the tax breaks home

The recent personal tax cuts could well find there way into the housing market as people have more disposable income to put towards their property requirements.…

Pressure builds for new housing

Pressure builds for new housing

Housing markets accross Australia continue to grow, but there are fears that the latest statistics reveal that they may not be keeping up with the underlying de…

Jump in new home starts

Jump in new home starts

Building starts are a very good barometer on the underlying health of a property market, and all major capital cities recorded a strong growth in starts except …

Rental property deductions: ATO

Rental property deductions: ATO

End of the Australian tax year is upon on on the 30th June, so here are some thoughts on what is taxable and claimable for you against your rental property. …

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Welcome to the New World! - 15th Annual Market Update Webinar

Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:

  • Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
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  • International markets review & forecast;
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Australian Residency Tax Changes Q&A - May 2021

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…

Australian Residency Tax Changes and Implications for Aussie Expats

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…

16th Annual Australian Budget 2021 Review

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…

Will the Australian Property Market Crash?

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…

Australian Migration Tax Planning

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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