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The ATO Communication Changes

The ATO have gone digital with their communication, which means no more snail mail posted to us on your behalf. Instead, the new system enables us to download all ATO mail on behalf of our clients and distribute it in the most efficient manner possible.


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24 Jan '24

6 Predictions For Australia's Property Market In 2024

With affordability challenges in major cities, buyers may explore "bridesmaid suburbs" – second-choice areas that offer more reasonable property prices.


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22 Jan '24

Why you should buy in January

Buying a property, whether as an investment or residence, is never a straightforward process. Take time to research properties, and then make a competitive offer to get the deal done.


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19 Jan '24

Growing Your Business With Asset Finance In 2024

Without the need for upfront payments, asset finance can play an important role in improving a business's cash flow management.


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17 Jan '24

Student accommodation to remain undersupplied in 2024

The report found that student accommodation is also likely to see steady rental growth in 2024.


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16 Jan '24

Top commercial property predictions for 2023

After a tough year for commercial property investors, the outlook will be better in 2024, according to an expert.


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21 Dec '23

Home prices reach a new record high

Australian property prices have officially recovered from the declines of last year, home prices have risen by 8.1%, taking values to a new record high at the end of November.


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19 Dec '23

Commercial investors looking at alternative assets

Commercial investors continue to seek out alternative assets even as higher interest rates see demand for the sector slow down.


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15 Dec '23

Queensland doubles first home owner grant

Queensland first-home buyers have another reason to celebrate this Christmas with the state government recently doubling the first home owner grant to $30,000.


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14 Dec '23

Tourism and industrial sectors lead the way in 2023

2023 has been a tricky year for commercial property investors. However, the tourism and industrial sectors have continued to be the strongest performers.


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13 Dec '23

Pros And Cons Of Buying A Home Over Christmas

Sellers who list their properties during the holiday season are typically motivated for a quick sale.


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13 Dec '23

3 reasons why Christmas is the perfect time to buy a new car

As the calendar approaches the year's end, car manufacturers are keen to make space for the latest models set to hit the market in the new year.


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11 Dec '23

4 ways businesses trouble with cash flow during Christmas

Cash flow issues can be particularly challenging during the holiday period, so business owners need to be on guard and plan ahead.


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8 Dec '23

Don’t dig yourself into Christmas debt

While giving gifts and spending time with family is important, if you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important that you keep your finances on track.


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6 Dec '23

Navigating the Festive Season: A Mortgage Broker's Insight on Credit Management

As the holiday season approaches, it's crucial to consider how your spending habits may influence especially when it comes to utilising easy credit options.


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5 Dec '23

Streamlining Finances in the Digital Age: Top Budgeting Apps

A budgeting app is an app designed to help you optimise the spending and savings choices you make each month.


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20 Nov '23

Should you acquire or lease earthmoving equipment?

Several options when it comes to acquiring earthmoving equipment. One of the most common choices is to own the equipment outright.


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17 Nov '23

Gold Coast office market faces a shortage in 3 years

Despite an increase in the region’s office vacancy rate the Gold Coast office market is facing a shortage of office space within the next three years.


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16 Nov '23

Industrial assets are still an investor favourite

Industrial assets are expected to retain their position as a favoured option among the commercial property market due to their strong relative returns.


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13 Nov '23

Smarter Refinancing Before the Holiday Season

Despite the 13 interest rate increases in 19 months, your mortgage interest rate could and should still start with a ‘5’.


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13 Nov '23

Should you get a Full Doc or Low Doc car loan?

When it comes to financing your new car it’s possible to use either a low-doc car loan or a full-doc car loan.


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10 Nov '23

3 ways to minimise your renovation blow-outs

A well-thought-out plan is the first step toward executing a cost-effective renovation.


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10 Nov '23

Immigration sees overseas buyers searching for Australian property

Australian properties from overseas property seekers have risen 11.5 percent in the past three months. Meanwhile, rent searches are up 7.8 percent from the same demographic.


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8 Nov '23

Pros and Cons of Bridging Loans

A bridging loan allows you to acquire your next property before selling your current one, streamlining the transition between homes.


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8 Nov '23

6 ways borrowers can beat rising interest rates

With inflation remaining high, interest rates are likely to stay at elevated levels for some time.


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27 Oct '23

Understanding the impact of car loans on your credit score

Your credit score is an important factor that all lenders use to decide if they are prepared to lend to you.


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25 Oct '23

Should you pay off your home or buy an investment property?

Paying off your home loan reduces your mortgage debt and increases the equity you have in your property.


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23 Oct '23

Higher interest rates weigh on household spending

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may be nearing the end of its interest rate hiking cycle, but the Australian economy is already feeling the effects.


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20 Oct '23

How to reduce the impact of rate rises

The recent rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have understandably put borrowers under pressure.


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17 Oct '23

Home prices increased 0.8% in September

According to CoreLogic, the jump in prices marks the eighth consecutive month of growth which has also seen values increase 2.2% over the quarter.


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14 Oct '23

4 Things To Consider Before Applying Truck Finance

Before investing in a new truck or equipment, make sure you understand the fleet requirements of your major clients and any potential future partners.


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9 Oct '23

Tourism assets are seeing increased demand

With both domestic and international travel showing improvements, investment levels in hotel assets across the country has increased.


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5 Oct '23

Hybrid work likely to remain for the next 3 years

In the wake of COVID-19, Australian offices have undergone a significant shift – and things aren’t likely to change anytime soon.


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29 Sep '23

New listings on the rise as spring season gets underway

New listings have risen by 13.2% through the winter season, driven by a 17.9% rise across the capital cities.


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27 Sep '23

Staging your home for a spring sale

Spending more money doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get a better outcome. In many instances, focusing on the basics can make a big impact and make your home more appealing.


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25 Sep '23

How to negotiate with a real estate agent

Buyers need to realise that sales agents are there working for the vendor. It’s important that new buyers know how to effectively negotiate with real estate agents.


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22 Sep '23

Is It Worth Leasing A New Car

When purchasing a new car, you’re going to be faced with various financing options for buying the vehicle.


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20 Sep '23

Borrowers managing the fixed-rate mortgage

1.3 million home loans are expected to move from low fixed rates to high variable rates in 2023 and 2024, with the peak to hit in the second half of this year.


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18 Sep '23

Unlocking the benefits of invoice finance

Unlike traditional loans, invoice financing offers another way. Borrowing against your invoices means that you can gain access to the money you are owed immediately.


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15 Sep '23

Melbourne investors eye off regional Queensland commercial property

The commercial property market in regional Queensland is experiencing a surge of interest from Melbourne investors, as the state's booming population continues to grow.


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13 Sep '23

High quality office space seeing ongoing demand

As businesses continue trying to woo workers back to the office, demand for high-quality office space continues rising.


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16 Aug '23

Demand for sublease space on the rise

With workers headed back into the office, demand for sublease space is rising – especially in the smaller capital cities.


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14 Aug '23

Is it worth leasing a motorbike?

For motorbike enthusiasts who always want the latest models, leasing is an attractive option. Leases allow you to regularly upgrade with the latest features.


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10 Aug '23

4 reasons to buy and sell in winter

One of the biggest advantages for sellers in winter is the lower supply of properties on the market. Sellers have the opportunity to attract a more focused and captive audience of buyers.


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9 Aug '23

5 Things To Consider Before Getting A Business Loan

Business loans are one method you can use to purchase a business or fund the ongoing operations of your current business. The first step is to clearly define the purpose of the loan.


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9 Aug '23

Strong demand for self-storage units

Self-storage units have long been a popular option for investors with demand from the private sector remaining high.


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7 Aug '23

3 reasons property prices are still rising

During COVID, listings were tight and demand remained strong. As interest rates started to climb, some of the demand started falling away, however, listings didn’t rise.


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4 Aug '23

Pros And Cons Building A Flat On Your Investment Property

With higher interest rates many buyers are looking at creative ways to boost their rental income. One popular strategy is building an extra dwelling – like a granny flat


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2 Aug '23

Outer suburbs are being impacted most by higher rates

Despite interest rates rising at a record pace, the number of mortgage holders in arrears remains around the long-term average of 1%.


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31 Jul '23

70% of home buyers turned to a mortgage broker

The move toward mortgage brokers and away from direct lenders by borrowers is continuing to increase.


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28 Jul '23

Paying off your car loan

For most people, a car loan is often the second largest household expense and it’s one that can cost a lot more these days with the high price of new cars.


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24 Jul '23

5 things to consider before leasing business equipment

One solution used by many businesses is to lease the equipment. By choosing to lease, businesses can spread out the cost of the equipment over several years through manageable monthly payments


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28 Jul

A Major Change for SMSF Property Buyers

Planning to buy property through your SMSF? A key rule change from 10 August 2026 could impact your options. Understanding the deadline now may help you avoid missing an important opportunity.


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28 Jul

Two Jobs, One Tax-Free Threshold

Working more than one job this year? You could end up paying less tax throughout the year and more at tax time. Here's why it happens and how to avoid an unexpected bill.


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