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The Difference between Negative and Positive Gearing
How you can avoid Land Tax in your SMSF
Land tax is a form of taxation applied to the value of any land that an individual may own that is not their primary place of residence. In NSW, land is a broad term that encompasses vacant land, commercial areas and residential properties.
However, land tax is not an inevitable cost that investors must pay as it can be avoided by taking advantage of land tax thresholds through the use of Multiple Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF).
Why Level Insurance Premiums are so important
Level Insurance premiums are a means of paying for your insurance policy that has its cost...
3 Companies Poised To Flourish As Australia Ages
It is now common knowledge not only amongst demographers and statisticians, but also amidst investors and fund managers that Australia’s population is ageing. With this ageing population comes a shift in demand for goods and services. This will provide an opportunity for three companies in...
Two Reasons Why the Bankers and Miners Will Continue to Decline in Q4
As the banking and resources sector continues their downward trends into the red with double digit declines in year over year value becoming standard, investors are questioning whether to start buying up these blue chip stocks that are at unprecedented lows. But here are two...
The Future for the Aussie Dollar
As August comes to an end the dollar stands at $0.9337 against the greenback. But what does the outlook look like for the future of the dollar?
The stronger than expected CAPEX data released on the 28th of August points towards strong growth in...
Is the Mining Boom over?
As the investment phase of the mining boom culminates and Canberra seeks new sectors to drive economic growth it would seem justifiable to say the future for resource dependant TNC’s like Rio Tinto, Santos and BHP Billiton look bleak. But in reality a new horizon...
The beginning of the end for Sydney’s housing boom
The RBA once again held the official cash rate at a record low 2.5% this Tuesday the 5th of August. However whilst this may signal short term relief for Sydney households with the banks likely to pass on the RBA’s decision it once again indicates to...
Why should you get a financial adviser?
Most of people will think about getting a financial adviser if they have money to invest or worried about retirement. Further, many will be scared by the fees or by handling their future money to one person.
However, this is only the top of the iceberg. A...