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WA Property Market Update March 2024

March 27th, 2024

As Western Australians navigate a tricky economic and property market landscape through the end of the March quarter and into the remainder of 2024, the latest data reveals interesting trends in the WA housing values and rental markets. Despite challenges like interest rate hikes, worsening affordability, and the rising cost of living, certain factors likeread more

What is a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?

March 21st, 2024

A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) offers Australians a unique way to save for retirement, in a landscape typically dominated by what are known as “retail funds”. Unlike those traditional super funds, SMSFs offer the ability for up to six members to have direct control over their retirement savings, with the flexibility to choose where theirread more

WA Property Market Update February 2024

February 28th, 2024

2023 emerged as a year of robust growth and significant transformations in the WA Property Market, with more of the same expected through February and the rest of 2024. Anchored by increasing median house prices in Perth, the market demonstrated resilience and appeal and maintained its status as the second most affordable capital city inread more

The Impact of Interest Rates on Your UK Pension Transfer

February 23rd, 2024

Following several years of the RBA keeping Australia’s Cash Rate Target below 1.00%, successive interest rate rises throughout 2022 has seen the cash rate reach highs not seen in over a decade. While the focus on rate rises is the impact on inflation, the stock market or local property markets, less is understood about theread more

Using a Self-Managed Super Fund to Buy Property

February 5th, 2024

You may be aware of Australians using their Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to purchase property - something that has gained popularity over the years. When structured correctly, and undertaken in the right circumstances, it can be tax-effective, allow you to invest in both residential and commercial properties, and utilise your superannuation before you retire. However,read more

WA Property Market Update January 2024

January 31st, 2024

As we see out January and venture further into 2024, the Western Australian property market presents a landscape of opportunity and resilience, having weathered economic fluctuations and policy changes in 2023. Last year was a testament to the market's robustness, with Perth’s property market experiencing substantial growth, where other markets struggled. Now looking ahead toread more

Understanding Stage 3 Tax Cuts

January 30th, 2024

You’ve doubtless heard the term “Stage 3 Tax Cuts” in the headlines recently, but what’s it all about? The Australian Government is set to implement significant changes to the tax system with Stage 3 Tax Cuts, initially legislated a few years ago under the Morrison government. The federal cabinet has recently approved adjustments to thisread more

WA Property Market Update December 2023 & Year in Review

December 15th, 2023

As 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

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