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New decade brings new outlooks for capitals

New decade brings new outlooks for capitals (API Magazine)

There are many competing economic influences globally and nationally that will determine whether we embark upon property’s version of the Roaring ‘20s or the Te…

Should you get a depreciation schedule?

Should you get a depreciation schedule? (API Magazine)

When is it worthwhile getting a depreciation schedule completed on your residential investment property? Find out three triggers that indicate it likely is.

Become depreciation wise

Become depreciation wise (API Magazine)

While many property investors consider location, purchase price and vacancy rates when contemplating an investment property, depreciation is often overlooked. D…

Buying property at Christmas

Buying property at Christmas (API Magazine)

With only a few days left before Christmas, many buyers have given up on securing a property this year. But there is still time to lock in a purchase and by buy…

10 city trends for 2020

10 city trends for 2020 (API Magazine)

A drop in car ownership, smaller houses, walkability impacting property prices and residential blocks atop shopping centres. These are the city trends that will…

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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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