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Despite Australia experiencing its strongest property boom in decades, real estate agencies are duking it out to secure the limited number of listings on offer.…
USD, AUD, GBP, NZD weekly report. The US Dollar was in the green last week, driven by optimism over the country’s economic recovery and increase in vaccination…
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WA is on the cusp on a new economic boom with $165B in mining and infrastructure projects. The State Government estimates the coming resources projects alone sh…
All information provided in these seminars is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal financial circumstances or objectives. Befor…
Australia, like the rest of the world, seems to have moved from a sensible reality to a fictional environment.
For almost a decade now, Governments around the world have been in turmoil. Minority leaderships, ever increasing debts, austerity measures and political upheav…
I was thinking about buying a property in Australia but I am put off by the strong Australian dollar. Is it worth waiting for the dollar to weaken?
When it comes to investment it is easy to find an excuse to delay a decision as there is always one to be found. Market bubbles, interest rates and indeed curr…
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Deciding where to buy an investment property is a big decision. Location is a crucial factor when purchasing property, especially when buying it as an investment.
It’s an ugly, inconvenient secret. While female real estate agents are common today, there are comparatively few women real estate investors. And that’s a problem.
Brisbane has cemented its place as the fastest growing capital city market throughout Australia, leading the nation in terms of dwelling price growth, ahead of all other capitals, but even more so in the housing market compared to the unit market.
SPECIALIST MORTGAGE finance director Helen Avis has been recognised in this year’s MPA Top 100 list, as one of the Top Mortgage brokers writing the highest value of loans in FY21; further adding to a long history of achievements and awards in the Australian finance industry.
Queensland’s influx of interstate residents is influencing dwelling design, with owner-occupiers and investors gravitating towards larger and more luxurious apartments.
Australian house prices notched up their 14th consecutive month of gains in November, with the annual rise adding more than $126,000 to the median value of homes across the nation.
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- International markets review & forecast;
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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.
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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:
• 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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