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When deciding between paying extra off the mortgage or contributing to superannuation, several factors come into play. Paying extra off the mortgage can reduce …
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Insurance payouts for property damage from storms, fires, or floods can trigger capital gains tax (CGT) depending on the purpose of the compensation. Similarly,…
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The NSW government's efforts to address housing affordability include rezoning areas for denser development around train stations and shopping centres. While a …
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Owning a family company comes with tax considerations. Any payments from the company to you or your associates are typically deemed dividends, unless proven oth…
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Leaving Australia partway through the income year? Wondering about the tax implications for income earned before and after departure? We’ll discuss some key opt…
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As the end of the financial year approaches, it's essential to explore strategies to enhance your superannuation savings and potentially minimise tax liabilitie…
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Australian property prices rose 0.6 per cent in March, capping off a solid first quarter of 2024 in which median home values lifted about $12,000.
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Prospective home buyers hoping to afford a bigger house would need to get a pay rise of as much as tens of thousands of dollars.
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In a radical departure from the existing framework, the government is seeking to further criminalise the migration system.
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Annual inflation has held at 3.4 per cent for three consecutive months.
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People who sold homes in the city of Cambridge are the big property winners this quarter, enjoying average gains of more than $400,000 according to analysis of …
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A remarkable 40.7 per cent of property sales in the Melbourne City Council area were made at a loss over the last three months of 2023.
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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:
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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.
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