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WA Property Market Update January 2023
January 27th, 2023Happy New Year! Throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted economies and markets across the world in very different ways. In that time, however, the WA property market performed well. Median house prices rose from $485,000 to $545,000 (+12%), with a lack of supply being the major driver of this. We’re continuing ourread more
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card – Eligibility Update
October 19th, 2022If you or someone you know is approaching, or has reached, retirement age, you may have come across the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This card gives holders access to benefits that may reduce the burden of medical bills as they grow old, but those with retirement income over a pre-defined threshold are not eligible.read more
Combatting Rising Retirement Costs
September 23rd, 2022Throughout 2022, much has been made of the impact of growing inflation, rising interest rates, and cost of living pressures on businesses and families – but perhaps less attention has been given to retirement costs. Single retirees in particular have felt the strain, but no matter the living situation, the average Aussie retiree is nowread more
Action Items to Navigate a Tough Economy
September 9th, 2022There is a lot going on at the moment that is contributing to increased pressure and stress on household budgets and businesses alike. With rising inflation prompting several interest rate rises and increased cost of living pressures, many Australians are looking for practical, actionable ways to improve their situation. Here we have some action itemsread more
WA Property Market Update August 2022
August 26th, 2022As predicted, the Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) has further increased the cash rate to 1.85% in August, with a view to keeping rising inflation in check. According to the RBA, inflation is set to peak later this year, before returning to its normal 2-3% pa range. But while households feel the pinch of the risingread more
UK State Pensions: Mitigating the Impact of Inflation and Market Volatility
August 11th, 2022Rising inflation across the globe is having an impact on just about every industry, family and business. This includes property market dynamics, rising home loan repayments, strained household budgets and the rising cost of living. UK expats looking to claim the State Pension in Australia may also feel the effects. If you have previously workedread more
WA Property Market Update July 2022
July 27th, 2022Over the past few WA Property Market Updates, we’ve covered rising interest rates and the potential impact on the property market – and the July 2022 issue is no different. Earlier in the year, predictions concerning rate rises from the Reserve Bank (RBA) generally outlined one or two increases for the year, in an attemptread more
Responsible Investing – Understanding Your Options
July 22nd, 2022A lot of what we do in life is better done in a responsible way – driving, raising kids, the whole lot. Investing can be the same, but it is critical that investors understand their options on how they can have their money invested in portfolios that prioritise shares deemed “responsible” from an environmental, socialread more
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