Property investment
Houses and units seem easier to understand than many other types of investments. However, it’s important to understand how investing in property works, to decide if it’s right for you.
February 18, 2021
Property
HomeBuilder Extension and Changes
HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. HomeBuilder assists the residential construction sector by encouraging
December 2, 2020
Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2020
COVID-19 remained the big story of the last quarter. Tragically, by the end of September the pandemic had caused over one million deaths. That was up by 500,000 since the
October 15, 2020
Financial planning through the decades
Everyone has a different life journey they’re on. But getting on top of key financial goals as you follow your own path could see you enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle
March 4, 2020
Renting in Retirement: Is it possible?
As record numbers of Australians transition into retirement, considering your cost of living and comparing it to your expected average annual retirement income is a crucial step in retirement planning.
February 8, 2020
Quarterly Economic Update: July – September 2019
This article summarises the key announcements and important changes to the economy that has occurred over recent months. We touche on interest rate concerns, rising property prices and US-China trade
November 9, 2019
Using your equity to build wealth
The equity you have in your home is simply the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you still owe on your home loan. For
October 10, 2019
Is household debt consuming you?
By the end of 2018 Australia had, relative to the size of its overall economy, one of the highest levels of household debt in the world. At 127% of gross
June 6, 2019
5 common financial mistakes people make in their 40s
The 40s are, for many people, a critical decade for building wealth. Income is usually on the rise, but so are expenses such as mortgages and school fees. Juggling priorities
February 16, 2019
You’ve paid off your mortgage! Now what?
Paid off your mortgage? Woo-hoo! Break out the champagne and celebrate the freedom you must now feel! But once the dizzy excitement has passed, what will you do next? Discharge
April 6, 2018
The super scheme for first home buyers
You’re moving into your new home; corks are popping and there are smiles all around – classic advertising that for many seems unattainable. Although many Australians may want to bash
March 23, 2018
Making clever use of offset accounts
It’s a common misconception that mortgage offset accounts are loan products when in fact they are savings accounts sitting within a mortgage structure. If you’re not sure how mortgage offset
February 9, 2018
Newsletter
Recent Posts
- End of Financial Year 2025/26: Key Considerations for Your Financial Plan
- Loyalty Tax – Are You Paying More Than You Should?
- Priority1 2026 Federal Budget Update – Insights and things you need to consider
- How to Avoid Income Tax Bracket Creep After a Pay Rise
- Seven Reasons to Boost Your Super Before 30 June 2026