The average price of a home in NSW is $1,184,500, the highest in the country. Canberra is next at $948,500, followed by Victoria at
$895,000, with the Northern Territory the lowest at $489,2001. With the target cash rate expected to remain steady at a 12 year
high of 4.35% over 2024, the pressure is on parents and family to help the younger generation become homeowners.
Over the last 15 years, home ownership has fallen from 70% to 67% of the population. Over time, declining home ownership
will increase the wealth gap in Australia as for many, home ownership is a significant factor in wealth accumulation. According to the
Actuaries Institute, wealth inequality is significantly higher now than in the 1980s, with the wealthiest 20% of households currently having
six times the disposable income of the lowest 20%2.
The Domain’s
First Home Buyer Report 2024
estimates the time for a couple aged between 25 and 34 to save a 20% deposit for an entry level home to be 6 years and 8 months in Sydney,
and 5 years and 5 months in Melbourne (the Australian average is 4 years and 9 months). In that time, they are begrudgingly paying rent (or
staying with Mum and Dad).
Ensure clarity and protection by documenting loan terms for your home purchase with legal guidance. Consulting a financial adviser is
key to assessing eligibility for schemes aiding first-home buyers.
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What’s the magic amount you need in your super account to retire comfortably?
Rhino 4x4 directors had been previously working with another accountant using MYOB, but they just didn’t have the commercial knowledge that they needed nor the visibility into the numbers. Enter Shannon Smit and the team from Smart Business Solutions to take Rhino 4x4 to the next level.
Having an Estate Briefing Paper prepared by strategic tax advisors means that we can guide the structure of your Estate Plan to ensure your assets will be managed and transferred to your beneficiaries in the most financially efficient and tax effective way.
Australian inflation recorded at 0.9% in the 2020 calendar year, nearly double what the Reserve Bank of Australia forecasted in November’s Statement on Monetary Policy.
The tax impacts you need to know with divorce and relationship breakdowns including some of the areas that may impact you and where you may need assistance for your SMSF, Trusts and Estate Planning.
In the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced the introduction of a new JobMaker Hiring Credit to stimulate job
creation. This webinar helps you understand your eligibility for JobMaker credits so you can take appropriate steps to avoid missing
out on payments from the ATO.
With the borders between the State and Territories all but open and 2021 in sight, there is a hunger for a return to normal. With Australia's desire to ‘get on with things,' sentiment reached its highest level since November 2013 and Christmas spending is expected to be consistent with previous years.
As the holiday season winds up, it’s easy to be distracted from your financial goals. But this is actually the perfect time to put a few simple plans in place for a positive start to the new year.
The US election had earlier dominated attention. Donald Trump’s reluctance to concede diverted attention from possible policy changes under
the new Biden administration, but this will likely become an increasing focus for investors in the months ahead.
Stimulating investment is high on the Government’s agenda. To encourage spending, the 2021-22 Budget introduced a measure that allows businesses to immediately deduct the cost of new depreciable assets and the cost of improvements to existing assets in the first year of use.
We’ve had quite a few questions about the JobMaker hiring credit announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget. The legislation enabling the JobMaker scheme has not passed Parliament as yet and until this occurs, the JobMaker rules are not certain and may change.
You've got a big block with big plans to subdivide in order to make big bucks. But do you know the ins-and-outs of property development from a TAX perspective? Before you jump in and commit to anything, it is important to understand the tax liabilities that might arise from your projects that will affect your overall profitability.
The idea of insuring against loss of income is one that has clear value. The idea of insuring against loss of income is one that has clear value. Yet many neglect to insure their most valuable asset. Income protection could be the answer – so how does it work?
Prossor Town Planning is dedicated to help people obtain planning permits across industrial, commercial residential and green wedge developments. Jackie Prossor tells us why engaging Shannon Smit as her business accountant, in addition to being her financial planner and business coach, makes perfect sense.
Director and owner Jon Robbins first engaged SMART Business Solutions as their accountant in 2014. Jon was looking for a proactive accountant and business advisor who would listen to him, take the time to understand his business, and work together collaboratively.
The 2020-21 Federal Budget is a road to recovery paved with cash. Some of the measures are aimed at addressing the harsh lessons COVID-19
has taught us and seek to centralise production back in Australia to ensure our industries can be self-reliant.
Reflecting on the past 6 months, particularly since the effect of Coronavirus on financial markets, I am concerned that many investors do not have a clear and tailored investment strategy. My observations are that investors seem to be failing to understand one basic investment principle; 'The higher the return the higher the risk’.
The updated alternative tests released by the Commissioner of Taxation are broadly similar to the alternative tests that were released in connection with the original decline in turnover test. However, there are some key differences.
In this pragmatic webinar we help you identify arrangements at risk of triggering significant superannuation guarantee liabilities and explore the steps to minimise that risk. This is an issue that is not going away any time soon.
The release of Australian-listed company earnings gave local investors something other than virus-related news to focus on. Earnings rose ~15% in the June quarter compared to the first three months of the year. This was ahead of consensus expectations, but overall the results were underwhelming as anticipated.
To access JobKeeper payments from 28 September 2020, there are three questions that need to be assessed:
Is my business eligible? Am I and/or my employees eligible? and What JobKeeper rate applies?
We’ve summarised the key details in this update.
In this practical webinar we help you identify arrangements at risk of triggering significant superannuation guarantee liabilities and explore the steps to minimise that risk. This is an issue that is not going away any time soon.
Over 2 days, the Victorian Government has announced two new support packages delivering over $3 billion in “cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support.
Tax planning is more than just a financial necessity—it's a strategic advantage for businesses of all sizes. By proactively managing your tax strategy, you can significantly reduce your liabilities, enhance cash flow, and ensure full compliance with ever-evolving tax regulations.
