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An extra $19 per fortnight on average for struggling renters will be a mere drop in the bucket compared to the ever-rising tide of housing costs, advocates say.…
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Bendigo Bank has pushed back its interest rate cut prediction and says the “possibility of another hike is always there”.
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Cost-of-living pressures have left some homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages in Melbourne.
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Property investors selling to owner-occupiers, combined with a growing regional population, has steadily driven up prices, experts say.
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Western Australian families struggling with the soaring cost of living have been thrown a lifeline as the state government stumps up an extra $762 million in as…
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Amidst Australia’s historic two-year rate hike cycle, the property market has become a picture of resilience and decline, showcasing stark contrasts across citi…
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Perth’s housing sector is in dire straits with record rent rises, a rental vacancy rate stuck at diabolical lows, soaring house prices, and a burgeoning social …
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Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting in a row.…
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Interest is a common deduction claimed by taxpayers. Generally, interest is seen as being inherently deductible where it is incurred in gaining or producing ass…
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The ATO recently made changes to Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH). This impacts small businesses who use the SBSCH to make contributions to …
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We highlight the importance of tracking your super balance as it influences various super-related measures and concessions. Your total superannuation balance (T…
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Succession planning involves transitioning control of the business to family members or preparing for its eventual sale, intertwined with retirement and estate …
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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…
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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…
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The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
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