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21 Jun '23

Bianca Carroll wins Emerging Adviser of the Year

Bianca Carroll's dedication and commitment to excellence have culminated in her being recognized as the Emerging Adviser of the Year, a remarkable accomplishment that is a testament to her perseverance.


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21 Jun '23

SMART Life - Issue 13 - Winter 2023

In a recent Harvard Study on the key ingredients to happiness, while extreme wealth won’t buy you happiness, having financial security can help you avoid stress and solve problems faster.


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13 Jun '23

2023 Service Station Investment

Over the past few years, service stations have been a favoured investment option.


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13 Jun '23

Demand for industrial space driving up rent

Industrial property is putting upward pressure on rents, according to a new report from Savills


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13 Jun '23

5 things businesses need to do before EOFY

As EOFY approaches, it's important that Australian businesses prepare for their tax responsibilities and reassess their financial strategies.


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13 Jun '23

Things to avoid when refinancing your car loan

One of the most common mistakes when refinancing a car loan is to ignore your credit score.


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13 Jun '23

Are pre approvals worth it?

A pre-approval is simply a lender indicating they’d be willing to loan a certain amount to a potential buyer. However, it's important to remember that a pre-approval is not a guaranteed loan.


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13 Jun '23

How to pay off your loan sooner

With the cost of living surging, many Australians likely wish their mortgage was already paid off.


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13 Jun '23

Property market confidence returns

Upside Realty found a significant increase in open home attendance across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.


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13 Jun '23

5 EOFY Tips

The end of the financial year is always a busy time for property investors, however, with the right preparation you can make the most of your available deductions.


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6 Jun '23

The Impact of ESG on SMEs

SMEs face new challenges and opportunities with the ESG trend. This article offers a balanced breakdown of ESG, its varying perspectives, implications for SMEs, and the pros and cons.


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5 Jun '23

Fair Work Changes: What employers need to know

Recently, Fair Work legislation has been amended in a number of areas and if you’re a business owner with employees, you should be across these.


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18 May '23

Super to be enshrined in National Employment Standards

The Government has announced that it will enshrine a right to superannuation payments in the National Employment Standards (NES).


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18 May '23

Company loan to pay down the mortgage

Reduce interest on the non-deductible debt by using company cash to offset their personal mortgage, then transferring the cashback by 30 June.


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18 May '23

ATO Rental Property Blitz

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a full-on assault on rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses.


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11 May '23

Access to home guarantee scheme expanded to friends and siblings

From 1 July 2023, access to the Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme will be expanded to joint applications from friends, siblings, and other family members.


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11 May '23

$20K Small Business Energy Incentive

In a pre-Budget announcement, the Government has committed to a Small Business Energy Incentive Scheme that offers a bonus tax deduction of up to $20,000.


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10 May '23

The Non-Event-For-Small-Business Budget

The 2023-24 Federal Budget offers a $4.2bn surplus; the first in 15 years.   The surplus was driven by a surge in the corporate and individual tax take. 


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5 May '23

Car loans or personal loans for a new car

When looking to purchase a new car, there are many different ways to use finance to help you secure your vehicle.


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5 May '23

Should I buy now?

With the ups and downs of the property market, investors and homebuyers often wonder when the right time to buy really is.


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5 May '23

5 things to consider with caravan and camper financing

Despite international travel starting to pick up again, demand for caravans is still high.


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5 May '23

The best smaller capitals performed markets

New research has found that it has been the smaller cities of Hobart, Adelaide and Canberra that have been the strongest-performing property markets over the past two decades.


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5 May '23

The dangers of buy now pay later for homebuyers

Buy now, pay later services that allow consumers to make purchases and have grown in popularity. However, for homebuyers, there might be risks that they are not aware of.


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5 May '23

Australia's at increasing risk of mortgage stress

Rising interest rates and the surging cost of living are putting more Australians under mortgage stress, according to a new report.


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5 May '23

Regional areas and high end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back in property prices

Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of suburbs bouncing back the fastest, according to CoreLogic.


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5 May '23

Asset Finance for Medical Or Dental Practice

Establishing a medical or dental practice is a big undertaking. The most effective ways to purchase medical equipment is with the help of asset finance.


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5 May '23

Office rents continue to increase across the country

Demand for office space is slowly starting to recover, with a new report showing Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth rents are moving higher.


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5 May '23

Commercial development on the rise

Over the past 12 months, the value of residential approvals has declined 3.15% while the value of non-residential developments continues to grow, up 3.61%.


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12 Apr '23

Minimise Your Business Tax: The Guide 2024

For the contribution to be counted towards the employee’s 2023 contribution cap, it must be received by the fund by 30 June 2024.


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11 Apr '23

Home prices rise for a third consecutive month in march

After higher interest rates weighed on values during the second half of 2022, prices have now rebounded 0.43% since the start of the year.


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11 Apr '23

Why you need to plan ahead to get a home loan?

A recent survey found that 75 percent of borrowers could find themselves unable to refinance because of life decisions that they were preparing to make.


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11 Apr '23

3 reasons should consider refinancing your motorcycle loan

Refinancing your motorcycle loan is not always something people think about. But there are several advantages that borrowers can capitalise on.


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11 Apr '23

How to get finance when you’re self-employed

Lenders typically require a significant amount of documentation and proof of income for self-employed borrowers, and their lack of a steady income can make it difficult.


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11 Apr '23

The Pros and Cons of buying off-the-plan

Buying properties off-the-plan has become a popular way for home buyers and investors to purchase property.


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11 Apr '23

The life science sector emerging as an asset class

There is currently a significant shortage of quality life science facilities in Australia and only a small number of investors are seeking exposure in this emerging asset class.


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11 Apr '23

Increased investor interest in the hotel sector

According to CBRE, Australian hotel sales reached $2.14 billion in 2022, the second-highest transaction volume on record.


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11 Apr '23

4 questions to ask before renewing your invoice contract

Renewing your invoice finance contract is an important decision that can significantly impact your business's cash flow.


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6 Apr '23

PCG 2021/4 Professional Firm Profit

The ATO guidance (PCG 2021/4) totally changes the way that professional firm profits can be allocated (or split) among a family group from 1 July 2022 onwards.


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6 Apr '23

Tax deduction through super

In the lead-up to 30 June 2023, we want you to be aware of opportunities to save tax with super contributions.


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6 Apr '23

Avoid tax with trust distribution resolution

In the lead-up to 30 June 2023, you can avoid paying an extra tax of up to 47% of Trust profits by completing your Trust Distribution Resolutions before 30 June.


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5 Apr '23

Tax Planning - What is it and how can it save you money?

When an accountant talks about Tax Planning what do they actually mean? As part of our tax advisory service we always offer strategic tax advisory, but it's important to note there are a lot of things that accountants cannot implement after June 30.


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14 Mar '23

What will the ATO be asking about your holiday home

The ATO is more than a little concerned that people with holiday homes are claiming more deductions than they should.


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14 Mar '23

1 July 2023 Super Balance Increase but no Change for Contributions

The amount of money that can potentially hold in a tax-free retirement account, will increase by $200,000 on 1 July 2023.


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14 Mar '23

The ‘Super’ Wars

A consultation paper released by Treasury has sparked a national debate about the role, purpose and access to superannuation.


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14 Mar '23

Future earnings for super balances above $3m taxed at 30% from 2025-26

The Government has announced that from 2025‑26, the 15% concessional tax rate applied to future earnings for superannuation.


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14 Mar '23

The deal with working from home

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home.


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9 Mar '23

Advantages and Disadvantages of a chattel mortgage

A chattel mortgage is a popular way for businesses to purchase large assets such as machinery and vehicles.


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9 Mar '23

Vacancy rates to put upward pressure on industrial and residential

A new report by CBRE has found that incredibly tight vacancy rates across the residential and industrial property markets are likely to lead to a “rent-a-demic” in 2023.


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9 Mar '23

A slowdown development to put pressure on rent

The number of new development projects aimed at investors is slowing down, which could lead to more rental market pressures according to new research.


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9 Mar '23

What to do if you can't pay your car loan

One of the biggest expenses people face outside of their mortgage is the cost of buying and owning a car.


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9 Mar '23

5 Common Mistakes Investors Make

It’s important to approach property investing with a strategic mindset to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls.


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9 Mar '23

Why do I need a Lawyer/Conveyancer?

Conveyancing involves the legal transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another.


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9 Mar '23

Pitfalls and Pluses of pausing mortgage

With rapidly rising interest rates and the escalating cost of living, borrowers are once again looking at a loan deferral as a way to get back on track.


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9 Mar '23

How often should I review my loans? 

Experts generally recommend checking the health of your home loan each year to make sure it remains the right fit.


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