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WA Property Market Update February 2024
February 28th, 20242023 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, 2024Following 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, 2024You 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, 2024As 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, 2024You’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, 2023As 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
Aged Care Financial Advice (Part Two – Entering Residential Aged Care)
December 4th, 2023Whether for yourself or a loved one, making the decision to enter residential aged care is a significant step in life. The residential aged care system can be complex to navigate, and doing so without proper advice and planning makes it all the more difficult. In part one of this Aged Care Financial Advice series,read more
New Div 296 Tax Legislation for Super Balances over $3m
November 27th, 2023Is your super balance over, or approaching, $3 million? In October 2023, the Australian Government introduced draft Div 296 legislation aimed at reducing tax concessions for individuals whose total superannuation balance (TSB) exceeds $3 million. The policy consideration of this measure is to achieve a more equitable Australian Superannuation System, and this new measure isread more
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