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WA Property Market Update January 2026

January 14th, 2026

As Western Australia enters 2026, the property market finds itself in a position few could have predicted a decade ago. Strong population growth, persistent supply constraints and evolving interest rate expectations are reshaping how buyers, investors and businesses approach property decisions. With affordability under pressure nationally, Western Australia continues to attract attention for its relativeread more

WA Property Market Update December 2025 + Year in Review

January 7th, 2026

As we look back on 2025, Western Australia’s property market continues to stand out on the national stage. While conditions have softened or plateaued in parts of the eastern states, WA has remained comparatively resilient, supported by strong population growth, tight housing supply and improving confidence following interest rate cuts during the year. For buyers,read more

WA Property Market Update October 2025

November 3rd, 2025

WA Property Market Update October 2025 Spring has brought a renewed sense of activity to the Western Australian property market, with both the residential and office sectors showing movement as the year’s final quarter unfolds. While the Reserve Bank’s recent commentary signals that inflation remains a sticky issue, softer interest rates and population growth continueread more

SBSCH Is Closing: What Employers Must Do Now

October 23rd, 2025

If you currently use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), change is coming. As part of Australia’s proposed Payday Super reforms, the SBSCH has closed to new registrations as of 1 October 2025, then closing fully and will stop accepting contributions from 1 July 2026 (existing users can keep using it up toread more

WA Property Market Update September 2025

September 30th, 2025

September is over, Spring has well and truly arrived in WA, and the property market conversation is heating up with it as we enter Q4 2025. The Reserve Bank paused the cash rate at 3.60% on 30 September after its August cut, a move that stabilised borrowing costs and helped bolster confidence across residential andread more

National Minimum Wage Increase – Time to Review Your Payroll?

June 18th, 2025

On 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and award minimum wages increased by 3.5%. That means the new base rate for employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement will increase to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. At the same time, award minimums also rose by 3.5%, affecting many employees acrossread more

2025 End of Financial Year Business Preparation

June 13th, 2025

At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2025 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy.  A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more

Investment Markets Update – May 2025

May 21st, 2025

As we approach the halfway point of 2025, investment markets around the world are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and uncertainty. Geopolitical events, central bank policies, and inflation data are combining to create a complex market environment. For Australian investors, understanding how these developments shape portfolios is more important than ever. Here’s an overviewread more

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