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Sales agents (and property managers) need to be aware of new entry restrictions that will impact the sale of tenanted properties from 1 May 2025.
NEWS & INSIGHT
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While we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial wel…
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Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing with a fin…
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Some investors find it satisfying to take a do-it-yourself approach to retirement savings – taking on the responsibility for the growth of their retirement savi…
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From the economy bending policies of Trump 2.0 to the growing strength of the far right in Europe, the new alliance between Russia and the United States, the wa…
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Property buyers could have made a 70 per cent capital gain in five years if they bought at the start of last decade’s boom in Sydney or Melbourne.
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Undertaking a new home build or buying off-the-plan always present a degree of risk but that uncertainty is heightened in one major Australian city.
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Housing affordability has become a key issue this election campaign — but those in the industry say the major parties' competing policies don't address one cruc…
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Housing ACT’s buying and selling of public housing homes was marred by poor record keeping that failed to provide reasons for a transaction or who made a decisi…
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Study reveals Aussie suburbs with the lowest levels of housing approvals over two years (News.com.au)
Construction is desperately needed to help fix the housing crisis, but these council areas have Australia’s lowest rates of building approvals.
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It now takes a record number of years to save up a 20 per cent deposit, with Aussies needing 10.6 years.
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A young landlord has revealed the mistake he made that left him unable to sleep at night and why it was a “horrible experience”.
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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;
- Australian Dollar review & prediction;
- 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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