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The Australian housing market – surging unit supply, the economy and what it all means for investors
Housing matters a lot in Australia. Having a house on a quarter acre block is part of the "Aussie dream". Housing is a popular investment destination. And the housing cycle is a key component of the economic cycle and closely connected to interest rate movements.
... read moreThe power of diversification for your SMSF
The overriding investment objective should be for your SMSF to deliver a sustainable income stream in retirement.
... read moreUS Election: Outcome and Implications
For the second time in 2016, the global geo-political landscape has shifted dramatically with the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.
... read more7 tips for enjoying a financially stress free Christmas
It can be hard to manage and keep track of your expenses when Christmas is creeping closer and closer and we are all trying to juggle end of year parties and get-togethers with family and friends.
... read moreMore than home loans: why a broker can help you with commercial & asset finance
Mortgage brokers have expertise in residential and other property loans. They can also play an important role in helping businesses find and secure commercial and asset finance at competitive rates, by leveraging their network of lending institutions.
... read moreAmerica at the crossroads? Challenges for the new President.
"In America, anyone can become President. That's the problem." George Carlin.
The political circus has ended, the campaign tent is now folded. Americans have elected Donald Trump as their new President. President Trump will lead an economy with deep problems and mixed prospects. The narrow victory for President Trump reveals a divided nation.
... read moreIncome Protection Insurance Tax Deductions
Recently a client came in to complete their tax returns and during the process we found that the income protection insurance they wanted to claim was actually paid for by their Super Fund. This sparked an interesting discussion about how income protection deductions work and how claims would be processed.
... read moreStructuring for Partners with Disproportionate Ownership
Disproportionate ownership of business’s is not uncommon, and the correct structuring for your business is critical in ensuring maximum tax benefits, flexibility for distributions, income tax and capital gains, not to mention long term asset protection for all the Partners involved.
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