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The household expenditure survey results are out. Where can the biggest savings be found?
On average, Australians have a total weekly expenditure of approximately $1,425 (that’s $190 more than six years ago).
11 October 2017
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RBA announces real-time bank transfers to start in 2017
According to the RBA, the ‘new payment platform’ (NPP) is on track to launch in late 2017.
11 October 2017
Accounting
2017/2018 budget changes that may affect you
There are many 2017/2018 Federal Budget changes that may impact you and your family.
12 July 2017
Accounting
Landlords, our tax tips can save you more! Download our checklist.
As tax time approaches, we would like to highlight a few things. Download free tax time checklist
12 July 2017
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Go Regional!
Regional Australia is being spoken about for a number of reasons; growth in employment and infrastructure, enhanced connectivity to CBD’s and major cities, widespread affordable property options, quality schools and recreational choices
12 July 2017
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Buy your first home or invest? Consider this…
As a first-time property buyer, it can be difficult to decide when and how to enter Australia’s competitive property market. These are two of the most accessible options:
12 July 2017
Accounting
4 ways to slash your property income tax bill
As tax time approaches we’ve had many questions from clients about how to legitimately reduce your tax bill as an investment property owner.
12 July 2017
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While banks are under fire for rate hikes, borrowers are advised to seek options
In a recent statement, FBAA executive director, Peter White, released a statement questioning the motivations behind the decision of the big 4 banks, and others, to increase interest rates.
7 July 2017
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5 Hacks for Dealing with Email Overload
Having too many emails in your inbox is a common frustration that many of us don’t have the time and or motivation to fix. The
27 April 2017
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New Research Shows Australians are Missing out on Home Loan Savings
We’re always looking for ways to cut down spending on food, fashion, travel, and leisurely activities. However, new research indicates that some Australians are missing
27 April 2017
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Here’s how to get a home loan with your de facto partner.
These days, most couples live together before they get married. Australian Bureau of Statistics data indicates more than 79% of couples who married in 2014
19 April 2017
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Good property management leads to better profits.
Once you have invested your hard earned dollars into your investment property you are faced with an important decision: To employ a property manager To
19 April 2017
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Simple steps to avoid online shopping scams
A recent report by the ACCC’s Scamwatch service has revealed that so far in 2017 over 1000 online retail scam reports have been received leading
31 March 2017
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Young people! Have you considered investing before you buy?
More young Australians are choosing to invest in property before they buy a house to live in. It’s a growing trend and there is good
24 March 2017
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Get your first home sooner with stamp duty savings & a family pledge
From July 1 2017, Victorian eligible first home buyers in will no longer pay any stamp duty when they purchase new or existing properties under
24 March 2017