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Diversification Strategy 101: The Benefits

Diversification Strategy 101: The Benefits (API Magazine)

Portfolios that are diversified can generate more money, protect your income and wealth and offer valuable long-term returns. Not sure what’s involved? Access y…

Property Investing As A State Of Mind

Property Investing As A State Of Mind (API Magazine)

Investing in only your home state can limit your potential to access increased capital gains and rental yield. Spreading your investments throughout multiple lo…

Should I Use A Buyers Agent?

Should I Use A Buyers Agent? (API Magazine)

Buying a property can be a daunting task because of all the time, effort and research involved. That’s why more people than ever are turning to buyers agents to…

Capital Gains Tax Explained

Capital Gains Tax Explained (API Magazine)

Capital Gains Tax can be a complex topic for both investors and homebuyers - so understanding the legislation is key in making sure you get the most out of your…

What Is A Land Banked Suburb?

What Is A Land Banked Suburb? (API Magazine)

If you are hoping to benefit from capital growth through your next purchase, buying in a suburb that has less supply than demand should be a fundamental compone…

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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;
  • Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
  • International markets review & forecast;
  • Australian Dollar review & prediction;
  • Interest rates…

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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