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Gearing an Investment Property in 2024
January 10th, 2024The virtues of ‘Positive Gearing’ versus ‘Negative Gearing’ regarding property investment can spark debate and confusion, often without those involved in the conversation having much concrete knowledge about the topic. What’s more, property investors can have unique circumstances and goals. What is important to know, though, is how to make the most of gearing –read more
WA Property Market Update December 2023 & Year in Review
December 15th, 2023As the year 2023 draws to a close, and with a welcome announcement of no interest rate changes from the RBA in December, it's time to reflect on the dynamics of the Western Australian property market. Let’s have one last look at the WA Property Market for 2023, review the year, and look ahead toread more
Aged Care Financial Advice (Part Two – Entering Residential Aged Care)
December 4th, 2023Whether for yourself or a loved one, making the decision to enter residential aged care is a significant step in life. The residential aged care system can be complex to navigate, and doing so without proper advice and planning makes it all the more difficult. In part one of this Aged Care Financial Advice series,read more
WA Property Market Update November 2023
November 29th, 2023In case you missed it – following several months of welcomed interest rate stability, the Reserve Bank (RBA) opted to increase the cash rate by a further 25 basis points in early November. Their campaign to rein in inflation continues, and this latest increase marks the 13th such upwards move in 18 months – comingread more
New Div 296 Tax Legislation for Super Balances over $3m
November 27th, 2023Is your super balance over, or approaching, $3 million? In October 2023, the Australian Government introduced draft Div 296 legislation aimed at reducing tax concessions for individuals whose total superannuation balance (TSB) exceeds $3 million. The policy consideration of this measure is to achieve a more equitable Australian Superannuation System, and this new measure isread more
Airbnb Tax Crackdown – Your Compliance Guide
November 21st, 2023Are you one of the record number of Australians with Airbnb, Uber, or other sharing economy income? The ATO’s recent tax crackdown on the “side hustle” has seen data-matching ramped up to ensure compliance, with inflated deductions and omitted income firmly in their sights. With this increased level of scrutiny, how can you stay outread more
Aged Care Financial Advice (Part One – The Value of Advice)
November 17th, 2023If you’re getting older and your care needs are changing, it can be a stressful time for family and friends to help us access the support we need. On the other hand, you might be helping a parent or other elderly relative navigate the process of entering residential aged care and don’t know how toread more
Financial Advisers: Your Partners in Wealth (Part Three – Optimising Tax, Super, and Beyond)
November 1st, 2023In the first two parts of this series, we touched on the fact that the scope of a financial adviser's role has evolved beyond simply managing investments, now taking on a more holistic, comprehensive approach to serve the complex needs of clients. This evolution includes offering guidance on emotional financial decisions, like planning for Agedread more
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