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In March last year, the final report from the RBA Review made the recommendation that we strip Australia's treasurer of the power to overrule actions taken by t…
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Offshore investment into Australian commercial property hit a decade low in 2023 but will it recover in 2024?
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Most people look forward to retirement as it is a chance to finally take time to relax, enjoy life and do things they never had time for when they were working.…
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Many people gift assets to their family or friends to give them a helping hand. Care must be taken to ensure any gifting does not impact your current or future …
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Have you reached preservation age and still have a mortgage? If so, you may be able to use your super to deal with your rising mortgage repayments if you meet c…
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What happens if your property is damaged from the results of a natural disaster, or by tenants? Such a situation can affect the types of expenses you claim and …
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The sale of a "dilapidated" property for $1.32 million is the latest example of the dire situation home buyers find themselves in.
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Property prices in three pockets of south-east Queensland have more than doubled in the past five years.
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Subiaco residents are hitting back at the relentless pace of development in the inner city enclave.
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The rise in Brisbane property prices last month caught many people by surprise, but experts are divided on whether the surge will continue through the rest of y…
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The owners of Australia’s commercial real estate will need as much as $45 billion in new equity and debt to recapitalise their properties in response to falling…
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NAB has hiked interest rates across select credit cards today, as more Aussies turn to plastic to help make ends meet.
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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;
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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.
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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