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Checking in on your goals, finances and health We don’t think twice about taking our car in for a regular tune up. Why? Because we know it’s going to mean our c…
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Scams are not new, however scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it can be challenging not to be taken in, so it pays to be aware of the tricks …
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Protecting income from unexpected illness and injury is particularly important to anyone with a mortgage to service, small business owners and self-employed peo…
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The many unpredictable events of 2024 could easily have been disastrous for investment markets. Instead, we saw remarkable resilience and growth despite occasio…
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Renters are still facing rising expenses but the worst of the rent blowouts now appear to be over.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce almost $30 million in federal funding for various projects across Tasmania during a visit to the state.
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Council worker hospitalised after jumping from second storey of home as it collapsed on Penny Lane in McCrae south-east of Melbourne.
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The falling Aussie dollar could dampen the possibility of mortgage relief next month.
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Bankers were asked if expect interest rates to begin falling again locally in 2025, and what will this mean for the property sector?
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ANZ has delivered fresh hope for Australian mortgage holders, forecasting the Reserve Bank could slash interest rates within weeks.
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Prize money and sponsorship deals have enabled tennis stars to build their real estate portfolios.
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Home buyers with a Melbourne budget can get a lot more bang for their buck if they look further afield and move to regional Victoria.
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Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:
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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.
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