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Making an election to stay resident vs non-resident for tax if working overseas?

Mar 10, 2016

As the world has converted into a global village, people often live and work in a country other than their home country for better living or work opportunities. People come from other countries to work in Australia and vice versa; for their skills and expertise to be well rewarded. As the...

Review your Life Insurance policy

Mar 09, 2016

There has been a lot of media attention this week on the validity and strength of Comminsure life insurance policies with several case studies of people who have been declined claims based on what would appear to be valid claims on the surface.

It is...

Australian Innovation Grants: Can Small Business Play Too?

Feb 29, 2016

Today, more than ever in human history, technology is transforming and defining how we live, work, and communicate. Businesses who fail to recognize this fact, do so at their own peril. Groundbreaking development, research, and innovation are often thought of as the domain of large corporations and publicly held companies. This...

Negative Gearing: How It Works

Feb 17, 2016

Whether you choose to call it an investment tool or a tax strategy, there is little room for debate as to the popularity of negative gearing. For those people who are interested in owning investment real estate such as rentals and could also benefit from a solid tax shelter, it...

Saving For Your Home Deposit: Tips, Tricks and Bright Ideas

Feb 10, 2016

Congratulations! You are finally on your way to home ownership! Now comes the seemingly daunting task of saving up for the initial down payment. Although this can be a fairly sizable amount of money, there is no reason to be intimidated. Taken a bit at a time, and with a...

Granny Flat Strategy: Top 7 Considerations

Jan 17, 2016

There is little doubt that Granny flats have become a popular real estate investment strategy in Australia. When executed properly, the investor can realize a significant profit from the strategy while making increased headway on their mortgage. However, those who fail to consider all of the factors that come into...

DRIPs: The Pros and Cons of Dividend Reinvestment Plans

Dec 17, 2015

The acronym does not exactly conjure images of powerful investment strategies. That being said, DRIPs, or dividend reinvestment plans, can factor nicely into your financial planning strategy. Simply stated, these plans reinvest the paid dividends as opposed to receiving a cash payment. This can be very beneficial, depending on your...

Australian Banks Forced to Reduce Property Loans Due to Strict New Loan Standards

Oct 17, 2015

New loan standards put forward by the APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) last month have forced banks to cherry pick individuals that want to purchase homes in Australia. The tougher new loan standards were put in place to let off some steam in the booming property market. The new standards required...

Why You Should Use a Buyers Agent

Oct 09, 2015

In the highly competitive Sydney property market, investors need every edge they can get and using a buyer's agent is one way of doing so.

Unlike a real-estate agent who acts in the best interests of the seller, a buyer's agent is a person...

The Alternative to the Age Old Question of Renting vs Buying

Oct 06, 2015

With house prices outpacing wage growth and reaching new highs all across Sydney, many of us are starting to question how great the Australian dream of owning your own home really is and if it is even possible.

However, many force themselves to see...

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